The City of St. Catharines' Accessibility Advisory Committee is a group of volunteers that promote a barrier-free and inclusive environment for all. Learn more about some of our accessible programs and services.
Meetings
The Committee meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday of the month or at the discretion of the Chair. Upcoming meeting dates can be found on our meeting calendar. For more information read our agendas and minutes to stay informed.
Our purpose
The Accessibility Advisory Committee was established to:
- Endorse an Accessibility Plan
- Identifying priorities and achievable goals that are compliant with legislation
- Assist with creating an equitable and inclusive environment in our city
- Promote municipal accessibility projects and successes
- Review site plans and make recommendations regarding accessibility
Members
Membership terms align with Council terms or as determined by Council. The Committee may invite non-member participation at discretion. The current members are:
- Bob Asham
- Diane Foster (Co-Chair)
- Matthew Goodman
- Barbara Legg
- Gilles Marceau
- Daniel McKnight
- Jasmine Olah
- David Reed
- Michelle Sanders (Co-Chair)
- Kate Wiley
- Megan Detlor, Human Resources Consultant, Accessibility (Staff Liaison)
Composition
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is comprised of up to 12 members as follows:
- A majority of the membership shall be persons with disabilities
- Members are representative of a range of disabilities, visible and invisible, as defined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
- At least two members are citizens who are 65 years of age or older
- At least one member is a caregiver of children and adolescents with disabilities
- Other members shall be experts relating to disability (professional skills, personal experiences, etc.)
Reporting structure
The Accessibility Advisory Committee reports to City Council through the Social Sustainability Committee. The Chair of the Committee will have a position on the Social Sustainability Committee.