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REPORT
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date:
OCTOBER 21, 2002
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Report #: CLD-46-02
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Subject:
ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2001 - PUBLIC MEETING
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CLD-46-02 be received for information.
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REPORT NO.: CLD-46-02
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BACKGROUND AND COMMENT
On September 9,2002, Committee considered Report CLD-37-02, which highlighted the
requirements of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001. Part of the requirements of this
legislation is for municipalities to establish an accessibility advisory committee to advise the
council about the preparation, implementation and effectiveness of its accessibility plan. It was
reported at that time that a Regional working group was being formed to review the
requirements of the Act.
The group has met on two occasions since September. Because of the size of the Region and
the different issues experienced by each municipality, it has been decided that each
municipality should implement their own accessibility committees. The working group will
continue to meet for the purpose of sharing information. The Association of Municipal
Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario is hosting a workshop on October 23 to assist
municipalities with implementation of the Act.
In order to provide information respecting the committee to our residents, Scugog and
Clarington have agreed to jointly host public meetings with the Region. The meetings have
been scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, October 29, 7:00 p.m. - Port Perry
Saturday, November 2, 10:00 a.m, - Courtice Complex
The information provided at each of these meetings will be identical, so our residents will be
able to attend whichever meeting best suits their schedule.
Dr. Bruno Scorsone, Director of Family Services, Social Services Department will facilitate the
meetings.
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