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Accessibility Advisory Committee

Mission

The Town of East Gwillimbury is proudly committed to promoting equal opportunity and access for all citizens with disabilities to participate in a universally accessible community.
Composition A minimum of five (5), a majority of who are disabled as defined by the ODA and appointed by Council
Objectives

  • Review and provide advice to Council regarding the Town’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan;

  • Advise Council on accessibility issues for those buildings the Town purchases, constructs, significantly renovates, or leases;

  • Review site plans as outlined in Section 29 of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11 (AODA);

  • Identify and document relevant issues and concerns, as they relate to universal accessibility; and

  • Promote public awareness and sensitivity with respect to issues affecting people with disabilities.

  • Liaison and communicate with York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Terms of Reference To view the Committee's Terms of Reference, please click here.
Meeting Frequencies

Regular Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. between the following months: 

  • January to June
  • September to November

Location: Council Boardroom
Agendas and Minutes

To view the Committee's Agendas and Minutes, please click here.

Councillor Liaison 

Councillor Morton
Councillor Persechini
Staff Liaison Tara Lajevardi 
Committee Members

Nadia Buchanan
Nancy Hatch
Wendy Lyttle
Catherine Mahut
David Wang

East Gwillimbury Accessibility Standards

Accessibility Plan

Accessibility Advisory Committee Strategic Plan

Accessibility Standards for New Development

Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities/Special Needs


Guide for Planning Accessible Events