Accessibility Advisory Committee
Our city is enriched by the contributions of persons with disabilities. Our community is strengthened when everyone is included.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee [formerly the Advisory Board on Services for Persons with Disabilities (ABSPD)] provides advice and recommendations to Council about facilities and other infrastructure, programs, services, activities and policies, for the purpose of improving the City's livability, inclusiveness and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
The Committee may:- Identify and engage stakeholder groups and seek their input into the Committee's work
- Conduct research and prepare reports on effective mitigation or modification strategies (for matters within the Committee's mandate) that would help individuals with disabilities to more fully participate in the community
- Examine City information regarding current, and at the City Manager's request and where confidentiality issues permit, proposed, City facilities and infrastructure, programs, public services, activities and policies, to identify where they could create issues or barriers for individuals with disabilities
- Work with the City Manager to develop and maintain a dialogue about matters of concern to individuals with disabilities
- Assist Council and the City Manager to develop strategies, programs and policies to attract, recruit and retain individuals with disabilities as employees and to serve on Council's committees or initiatives
- Participate in and support community events that raise awareness of inclusion and accessbility issues.
Events
Important Dates
- Deadline for nominations is March 3, 2017
- Event is on Thursday, May 25, 2017
Accessible Parking Awareness Week Media Kickoff
Monday, November 23, 2015, noon, at CBC Studio at City Centre Mall.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Thursday, December 3, 2015, 10am-2pm at Ramada Inn Kingsway.
Meetings
The committee meets on the second Monday of each month in the Heritage Room, City Hall from 4:30 to 6:30pm.
Members also participate on one of the standing committees which meet once a month.
Meetings
Members
Committee Members
|
Name of Appointees |
First Appointed |
Term Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| Janet Davies-Davis | May 01/15 | Apr 30/17 |
| Dave Gajadhar | May 01/14 | Apr 30/17 |
| Erin Jackson | May 01/15 | Apr 30/17 |
| Aleem Jaffer | Mar 20/13 | Apr 30/17 |
| Crystal Jones | May 01/16 | Apr 30/17 |
| Edward Lavallee | Mar 20/13 | Apr 30/17 |
| Ray Marshall | May 01/14 | Apr 30/17 |
| Marjorie Miller | May 01/14 | Apr 30/17 |
| Christopher Minchau | May 01/16 | Apr 30/17 |
| Mark Orbell | May 01/16 | Apr 30/17 |
| Jason Pisesky | May 01/16 | Apr 30/17 |
| Shelley Thompson (Chair) | Mar 20/13 | Apr 30/17 |
| Vanessa Van | May 01/15 | Apr 30/17 |
| Quinn Wade | May 01/14 | Apr 30/17 |
| Zachary Weeks (Vice-Chair) | Mar 20/13 | Apr 30/17 |
Information about Serving on the Committee
Resources
Policies and Bylaws
Bylaw 17002 Accessbility Advisory Committee Bylaw
City Policy 463: Accessibility to City of Edmonton Owned and Occupied Buildings
Reports
ABSPD Mandate (2012-2013)
Strategic Planning Session Summary
For More Information
Accessibility Advisory Committee
8th Floor, CN Tower
10004 - 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 0K1
| Telephone | 311 |
|---|---|
| TTY | 780-944-5555 keyword DISBOARD |
| Fax | 780-577-3525 |
| accessibility@edmonton.ca |
