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Accessibility Advisory Committee

 Selena Forsyth, Chair - (905) 885-2498

Terms of Reference

In 2002 The Municipality of Port Hope authorized the establishment of an Accessibility Advisory Committee to advise Council on matters that will enhance the ability of persons with disabilities to have equal access to opportunities, goods and services within the municipality. This authority comes from the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001.

The Terms of Reference have been created to assist the Committee by establishing a mandate and method of operation for the Committee respecting built form in municipally owned facilities. This document is intended to meet that need. It can be revised at any time by resolution of Council. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act was adopted in 2005 regarding access to goods and services for persons with disabilities. Both the private and public sectors have a responsibility to be conversant with the legislation and comply with the prescribed time lines.

Mandate

"To enable persons with disabilities to have equal access to all opportunities within the municipality."

Objectives

• To meet the requirements of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001;
• To advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities;
• To advise Council on the updating and implementation of annual accessibility plans;
• To review and advise Council on the following areas;
  • site plans of new and existing municipal buildings;
  • new and existing municipal by-laws;
  • policies;
  • purchases;
  • significant renovations;
  • leased facilities or any other facility used as a municipal building;
  • municipal capital facilities under the Municipal Act
  • goods and services provided by the municipalities or agents providing services under contract with the municipality;
  • to promote public awareness and understanding of the needs of disabled persons;
  • to encourage improved services which will allow disabled persons to live a full and productive life;
  • provide advice to Council on other issues of importance to persons with disabilities.

For more information click on the following links:

BY-LAW NUMBER: (#68/2007) Being a By-law to establish the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

BY-LAW NUMBER: (#28/2009) Being a By-law to adopt a Customer Service Policy / Procedures and Documentation Standard.  

BY-LAW NUMBER: (#40/2010) Being a By-law to amend Number 28/2009,being a By-law to Adopt a Customer Service Policy and Procedures in Compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: Customer Service Standard, Ontario Regulation 429/07.