The role of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the municipal government on a wide range of municipal processes to help make public services and facilities accessible to everyone. The main responsibilities of an accessibility advisory committee are:
Advise municipal council about requirements, implementation of accessibility standards and preparation of accessibility reports
Perform all other functions that are specified in the regulations
For more information on what's involved in being a member of an Accessibility Advisory Committee, check out visit the Ontario government's page on municipal accessibility advisory committees.
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Development and completion of the 2025-2030 Multi-year Accessibility Plan
Continue to work with Town staff to build awareness and identify barriers to create a more inclusive and accessible community
Consult and provide feedback on Town projects (construction, renovation), transit services, communication platforms and masterplans.
Promote and build community awareness with a focus on inclusion and accessibility through social media, new notices, NAAW and other Town programs ensuring that people with diverse disabilities are represented.
Consulted on Town based projects and activities including Transit services, By-law Review, Transportation Masterplan, Affordable Housing, Website refresh, Communication Plan, Community Based Strategic Plan, Park Designs
Supported work being undertaken by the Town to meet webpage and web content accessibility requirements
Delivered initiatives to support awareness building focus on promoting inclusion and accessibility
Worked in collaboration with community groups and organizations to deliver projects in alignment with committee goals including Smart Door Pilot with the University of Guelph and staff awareness building with Breaking Down Barriers.
Alignment with the Town’s Programs and Services
Development & Growth: 1.1 Growth Planning, 1.2 Development Management, 1.3 Economic Development
Community Safety and Standards: 1.6 Ontario Building Code
Community Health & Well-being: 4.1 Parks & Harbour, 4.2 Community Recreation Spaces, 4.3 Community Gathering Space, 4.4 Community Recreation Activities, 4.5 Library Community Activities, 4.6 Building Community Well-being & Inclusion
Arts, Culture & Heritage: 5.2 Community Arts & Culture, 5.3 Community & Public Events,
Community Access & Mobility: 6.1 Roads & Active Transportation, 6.2 Transit
Municipal Governance & Civic Engagement: 7.2 Communications, 7.5 Municipal Election
Alignment with the 2024-2028 Community Based Strategic Plan Pillars and Goals
Pillar 1: Sustainable
We grow with intention, with a focus on creating a livable community that serves the needs of today and builds for our future. ► Explore options and partnerships to improve local transit and increase ridership. ► Encourage and support events, festivals, and celebrations that bring people together, foster inclusion, and showcase the richness of our culture, diversity, heritage, and community.
Pillar 2: Connected
We foster well-being, belonging, and understanding through spaces, places, and activities. ► Prioritize the active transportation components of the Master Mobility & Transportation Plan and encourage a network of walkable, bikeable, and accessible communities. ► Encourage and support events, festivals, and celebrations that bring people together, foster inclusion, and showcase the richness of our culture, diversity, heritage, and community.
Pillar 4: Responsible
Champion local, regional, intergovernmental, and multi-sectoral collaboration and advocacy
Legislation and Regulations that apply to this Committee/Board
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) O.Reg. 191/11: Integrated Accessibility Standards
Ontario Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19
Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23
Planning Act R.S.O. 1990. c. P.13
Master Plans that apply to this Committee/Board
Strategic Multi-year Accessibility Plan
Official Plan
Collingwood Museum Accessibility Plan: 2022-2026
10 Year Capital Plan
*Coming soon: Master Mobility and Transportation Plan
Operational Plan Projects that are Relevant for this Committee/Board
Website Accessibility Compliance
Playground Replacements for Parks
Procurement Procedures, training & communication
Review of Automatic Walk Signals
Amphitheatre Seasonal Washrooms
New Park Design – Shipyard Piazza
Old Village (Legion) Park Washroom – Design
Municipal Information Guide (Print and virtual)
Trails – Replacement of Asphalt Walkways within Subdivisions
Sixth Street Watermain and Road Reconstruction
Multi Use Recreation Feasibility Assessment (MURFA)
Museum Washroom Conversion
Pedestrian and Sidewalk Connection Review – 2025
Active Transportation – Policy Development
Collingwood Museum Master Plan
Renewal of Multi-year Accessibility Plan
Jennifer Parker, Staff Resource to the Accessibility Advisory Committee jparker@collingwood.ca
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