Accessibility Advisory Committee

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 

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.

Tools and Resources

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