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Accessibility Advisory Committee

Purpose The Town of East Gwillimbury is proudly committed to promoting equal opportunity and access for all citizens with disabilities to participate as fully as possible in a barrier free community. The committee works to ensure this goal is met.
Composition A minimum of five (5) and a maximum of ten (10) persons, a majority of who are disabled as defined by the ODA and appointed by Council
Roles and Responsibilities
  • To advise Council on the preparation, implementation and effectiveness of its annual accessibility plan
  • To review site plans of and advise on accessibility issues relating to identified buildings within the Municipality
  • To advise Council on other accessibility related issues within the Municipality
Terms of Reference DocumentCentre
Meeting Frequencies

Regular Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. between the following months: 

  • January to June
  • September to November
Agendas and Minutes DocumentCentre

Councillor Liaison 

Councillor Morton
Councillor Persechini
Staff Liaison Tara Lajevardi 
Committee Members

Stephen Abercrombie
Katie Bosse
Nadia Buchanan
Ruth McCreight-Paton
Denise McDermid
Greg McLaren
Ian Sharpe

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