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Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is a statutory Committee required to be established through the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. The Committee advises Council and staff on specific initiatives to be taken by the municipality to reduce and prevent barriers in order to cultivate inclusion within the community.

The O.A.A.C. consists of 9 citizens appointed by Council and 1 Council member appointee. A majority of the members shall be persons with disabilities. The other members are individuals who have an interest in accessibility issues .

View the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee's Terms of Reference.

To correspond with or delegate to the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee submit written correspondence to City Clerk Services. Please include your name and contact information including a telephone number where you can be reached.

Work Plan

City Council is required by legislation to approve plans that identify, remove and prevent barriers that may limit residents and visitors with disabilities when they are using City facilities, programs and services. O.A.A.C. members advise Council and staff about the requirements and implementation of accessibility standards and the preparation of accessibility plans and reports.

2019-2023 Accessibility Plan
View the O.A.A.C.'s 2021 Work Plan

Meeting Schedule, Agendas and Minutes

View the meeting calendar including agendas and minutes.

Contacts

Policy Advisor
The Policy Advisor is responsible for assisting the Committee in its work by, among other things, providing policy guidance on matters within the purview of the Committee and support in developing and implementing the Committee's annual work plan.Please see below for contact information.

Council Committee Coordinator
The Council Committee Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the work of the Committee by preparing agendas and minutes and making arrangements for those who wish to speak to the Committee.