Access Orangeville Committee (under subsection [5] of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) provides the Town of Orangeville with recommendations relating to accessibility issues.
Review the programs and services championed by Access Orangeville to make our community accessible.
National Accessibility Week May 26 to June 1
Join us to celebrate:
- the valuable contributions and leadership of persons with disabilities in Canada
- the work of allies, organizations and communities that are removing barriers
- ongoing efforts to become a more accessible and disability inclusive Canada
This year, the theme for National AccessAbility Week is "Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All," emphasizing the need for collective efforts to create a barrier-free Canada. Our country's strength lies in the diversity of its people—all its people—and we can all contribute to this vision.
The Town of Orangeville will be proclaiming May 26 to June 1 as Accessibility Week in Orangeville.
The Access Orangeville Committee is sponsoring free public swims during Accessibility week. For information on dates and times and to pre-register please visit orangeville.ca/WelcomeToAlder
Check out local organizations supporting inclusion in Orangeville
Branching Out Support Services
Once committee appointments have been made, view the committee calendar for upcoming meetings and agendas as well as past meeting minutes. The Access Orangeville Committee meets monthly.
Request to Present
If you wish to make a presentation to the Committee, you may submit your request online. A printable version of the form is also available through the link below.
Request to Present to an Advisory Committee
Join the committee
Learn how to apply for a committee position.
Access Orangeville is currently recruiting one Committee Member. This Committee meets monthly or at the call of the Chair. Consideration will be given to individuals who have the following:
- Passion for accessibility and a barrier free community, and
- Background in one or more areas of focus, including persons with disabilities, barrier free access and or inclusive communities.
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Mandate |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Access Orangeville Committee shall,
Duties of the Committee (Section 29 (4))
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Goals and Objectives |
| The Goals of the Access Orangeville Committee are to encourage and facilitate accessibility on behalf of all persons by:
Soliciting feedback from the community on issues relating to people with disabilities and other citizens with access issues, and bring to Council matters identified by the Committee as requiring action by the municipality. Working with Council for the preparation, implementation and effectiveness of its accessibility plan. Working cooperatively with municipal Departments, Boards, Commissions and Committees whose activities affect access issues, including to:
To inform citizens of the existence and mission of this Committee and to work with them to identify existing social and physical barriers to access and participation. To work with Council and staff to increase public awareness of the issues of accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities and all citizens. To work with local government to change policies, as required, as they pertain to people with disabilities. |
| Composition and Skills |
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As required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a majority of the members of the committee shall be persons with disabilities.
Skills Requested:
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| Terms of Reference |
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