Accessibility Advisory Committee

Statement of Purpose

• Endorse an Accessibility Plan, which establishes priorities and achievable objectives related to legislative compliance;
• Assist with creating an equitable and inclusive environment in our city;
• Promote municipal accessibility endeavours and successes;
• Review site plans and make recommendations regarding accessibility.

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 shall be representative of a various range of disabilities, visible and invisible, as defined in the Act.
• At least two members shall be citizens who are 65 years of age or older.
• At least one member shall be a caregiver of children and adolescents with disabilities.
• Other members shall be experts relating to disability, such as but not limited to, professional skills, personal experiences.

Reporting Structure

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is a statutory committee reporting to Council through the Social Sustainability Committee. The Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee will also be a member of the Social Sustainability Committee.

Administrative support to the Committee is provided by a Staff Liaison through Corporate Support Services. 

Membership Term

Membership List

• Bob Asham
• Diane Foster (Co-Chair)
• Matthew Goodman
• Barbara Legg
• Daniel McKnight
• Jasmine Olah
• David Reed
• Michelle Sanders (Co-Chair)
• Jennifer Taylor

• Kate Wiley

• Michelle Woods
• Megan Detlor, Human Resources Consultant, Accessibility (Staff Liaison)

Meeting Schedule and Location(s)

Other