Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is established by the Corporation of the County of Simcoe, the Corporation of the Township of Springwater, the Corporation of the Township of Tay, the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and the Corporation of the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio  in accordance with Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2001, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“Acts”).  This Committee acts as an advisory body in accordance with both Acts and all related standards.​

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee was established in accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Its purpose is to advise County Council on ways to improve opportunities for persons with disabilities with respect to County programs, services and facilities.

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee provides advice, for Council's consideration regarding the identification, removal, and prevention of barriers to persons with disabilities. It also provides input and consultation to staff regarding the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the County's accessibility plans. The Simcoe County Accessibility Advisory Committee reports to the Council Committee of the Whole.