The Accessibility Advisory Committee is looking for new members! Learn more in the Join the Committee section below.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee annually advises Lambton County Council on the preparation, implementation and effectiveness of its Accessibility Plan and provides Council with advice on accessibility for persons with a disability to a building, structure or premise, or part of a building, structure or premise:
- That the Council purchases, constructs or significantly renovates;
- For which Council enters into a new lease; or,
- That a person provides as municipal capital facilities under an agreement entered into with the Council in accordance with Section 210.1 of the Municipal Act.
The Committee also reviews and recommends changes to the annual accessibility plan drafted by the Accessibility Staff Working Group.
Committee Members
County Council appointed the current members of the County of Lambton Accessibility Advisory Committee for a two-year term.
Current Committee Members include:
- County of Lambton Councillor (Chair) (1)
- County of Lambton staff (2)
- Persons with a Disability (4)
- Community Resource (1)
Join the Committee
The Committee is looking to fill two open positions on the Accessibility Advisory Committee. These positions are open to persons with a disability who reside within the County of Lambton.
Expectations of members include:
- Attend 4 meetings per year at various County owned facilities. Facilities are located throughout Lambton County.
- Participate in an accessibility review of the site at the meeting (tour the location and observe any concerns related to accessibility or note things that are good) using a checklist.
- As a committee, make suggestions for updates to the County’s accessibility plan as required.
- As a committee, provide advice to Council on the accessibility for persons with a disability to a building, structure or premise, or part of a building, structure or premise, via the accessibility site reviews, as mentioned in item 1.
If you are interested in joining the Accessibility Advisory Committee, please email accessibility@county-lambton.on.ca for more information before Friday, May 10, 2024.
Meetings
The Accessibility Advisory Committee meets four times per year or as required at various locations within the County.