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Cobourg's Accessibility Advisory Committee

Ontario’s accessibility laws require the Town of Cobourg to have an accessibility advisory committee to advise Council on preparing accessibility plans and achieve the actions within the plan. It is legislated that a majority of members must be People with Disabilities.

The role of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to provide sound advice and recommendations to the Cobourg Municipal Council on matters relating to the goal of ensuring that individuals with disabilities shall be assured access to basic services generally available in the community.

To learn more about Accessibility at the Town of Cobourg, please visit our webpage.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please contact the Committee Secretary:

Yasmyn Belle, Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator

Email: ybelle@cobourg.ca 

Report a Barrier to Accessibility

If you have experienced a Barrier to Accessibility, please contact us by:

  • Reporting it on the web site,
  • Sending us an email,
  • Giving us a call at 905-372-4301 ext. 4306, or
  • Visiting us in person. Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West, Cobourg, ON 

Meetings

The Committee meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Victoria Hall. Council Chambers are located on the third floor, east side of the building and can be accessed by an elevator, located on the east wing of the Victoria Hall lobby. 

View the full meeting schedule for the Accessibility Advisory Committee on eSCRIBE.

Contact the Committee Secretary

Yasmyn Belle, Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator

Email: ybelle@cobourg.ca 

Agendas and Minutes

View the Committee's agendas and minutes

Purpose 

The role of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to provide sound advice and recommendations to the Cobourg Municipal Council on matters relating to the goal of ensuring that individuals with disabilities shall be assured access to basic services generally available in the community. 

Mandate 

The Accessibility Advisory Committee shall:

  • review and advise the Cobourg Municipal Council on matters relating to the accessibility of municipal buildings, facilities, programs and services;
  • review and provide input in a timely manner on site plans, draft plans of subdivision, and planning policies that may have an impact on accessibility;
  • raise the profile of accessibility issues in the community and promote initiatives that support a universally accessible community;
  • review current and proposed federal, provincial or municipal policies relating to accessibility;
  • assist in the implementation and monitoring of general public awareness regarding accessibility;
  • consult and co-operate with other agencies and organizations involved with accessibility issues.
 

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  • Planning Accessible Events (English)
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  • Age-Friendly Community Remote Events Planning Resource (English) (120 KB)
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