Accessibility Advisory Committee

Purpose

The Stratford Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) recommends and advises City Council on matters to improve opportunities for persons with disabilities and to provide for involvement in the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to full participation in the community.

Role

• Advise City Council about the preparation, implementation and effectiveness of its accessibility plan. The accessibility plan shall address the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to persons with disabilities in the City's by-laws and in its policies, programs, practices and services;
• Advise City Council on the accessibility for persons with disabilities to a building, structure or premises, or part of a building, structure or premises;

• Advise on accessibility issues relating to identified buildings within the city;
• Monitor federal and provincial government directives and regulations;
• Conduct research on accessibility issues;
• Liaise with local stakeholder groups on accessibility issues.

Terms of Reference - Accessibility Advisory Committee

The term of appointment for the Accessibility Advisory Committee is two years.  Applications for this committee are accepted annually in October.  Application forms can be found on the Advisory Committee page.

If you require a document in an alternate format, contact City Hall at 519-271-0250 ext 237 or TTY at 519-271-5241 or e-mail the Clerk's Department.