The Accessibility Advisory Committee generally meets monthly, on the third Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. at the Collingwood Public Library, or at the call of the Chair. The Committee establishes a regular meeting schedule that may be reviewed from time to time.

Meetings are held in a hybrid format with ability to participate in-person and remotely. 

*Location subject to change.

The Committee is established under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and is composed of seven (7) voting citizen members that are appointed by Council of the Town of Collingwood, with a majority of the membership to the committee required to identify as persons with disabilities.  The membership term is generally for three years, with eligibility for reappointment. A majority of the membership to the Committee is required

Staff resources are allocated to the Committee to provide expertise and support to the Committee. 

Members of Council may join a meeting as a non-voting ex-officio member on an ad hoc basis.

Eligible to vote in the Town of Collingwood municipal election.
Should represent skill sets and/or interest in the following areas: youth, adults, seniors, persons with disabilities, keen awareness of accessibility issues, expertise in construction or design of public spaces.
A majority of the members of the committee shall be persons with disabilities.
Demonstrated leadership (mandatory for chair).
Good communication skills, demonstrate initiative, and positive attitude.

Staff Resource to the Committee:
Jennifer Parker, Manager, Special Events
email: jparker@collingwood.ca

Other Committee Resource:
Clerk Services - Town of Collingwood
97 Hurontario Street, P.O. Box 157, Collingwood, ON   L9Y 3Z5
705-445-1030
clerk@collingwood.ca