Mayor's Accessibility Advisory Committee

We believe that an accessible community is a healthy one.

Mission

We value accessibility and look to provide accessible options with all city services. Our mission is to educate the public and increase barrier-free accessibility in our community to benefit residents and visitors.

About us

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), became law on June 13, 2005. This important legislation aims to make Ontario fully accessible by 2025 by setting and enforcing accessibility standards. The Ontario government, working closely with people with disabilities, develops standards that public and private sector organizations must follow.

The Mayor’s Accessibility Advisory Committee was formed in 1997 to address accessibility issues in the city. Our main goals are to educate the public and improve barrier-free access for residents and visitors.

We are made up of 10 to 14 community members strongly interested in accessibility. We also help local businesses by offering information on accessibility consulting services, audits, and displays upon request.

Apply to be on the committee

Applications are currently closed.  Please check back here for future opportunities to serve on the committee.

Committee members serve four years, 2023-2026. This follows the same term as the council. 

Committee meetings, agendas and minutes

Visit the Civic portal for meeting information, agendas and minutes.

Meeting dates and times:

  • March 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm
  • April 14, 2025, at 2:00 pm
  • May 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm
  • June 16, 2025, at 2:00 pm

Meeting location: City Hall, 4310 Queen St., Committee Room #2

Committee members

  • Councillor Lori Lococo (Council Representative)
  • Bob Romanuk (Chair)
  • Ceilidh Allison Corcoran (Co-Chair)
  • Sandra Bird
  • Carmelo Carrera
  • Angela Dumele
  • Leigh Goring
  • Paisley Janvary-Pool
  • Janet Krowchuk
  • Pam Sharpe
  • Colleen Scott
  • Patricia Beu
  • Ryan Joy Chittilapilli

Staff liaison contact:

Jason MacLean

905-356-7521 ext. 4294

Committee rules

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