Mississauga’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) advises, recommends and assists the City in promoting and facilitating a barrier-free Mississauga for citizens of all abilities (universal accessibility) including persons with disabilities. The committee reviews municipal policies, programs, services and facilities, assists with the identification, removal and prevention of barriers faced by persons with disabilities. It also consults with the City in yearly reviews and updates to the City’s Accessibility Plan, as required by the AODA. The City’s Accessibility Policy ensures that the City continues its progress towards an accessible Mississauga. The policy requires all City corporate policies and procedures, bylaws, standards and guidelines comply with the AODA’s accessibility standards. The policy also outlines the City’s statement of commitment: “ The City of Mississauga is committed to implementing, maintaining and enhancing accessibility with respect to employment and the use of all City goods, services, programs and facilities in a timely manner for all persons with disabilities in a manner that: Respects their dignity and independence; Ensures reasonable efforts are made to provide an opportunity equal to that given to others; and Allows persons with disabilities to benefit from the same services, in the same place, and in a similar way to others, to the greatest extent possible.” For more information: To find out more about the City’s Accessibility Advisory Committee or Accessibility Plan, visit mississauga.ca/accessibility or contact Diana Simpson, Accessibility Coordinator at 905-615-3608, TTY: 905-615-3411, or , or ourfuturemississauga.ca
Mississauga’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) advises, recommends and assists the City in promoting and facilitating a barrier-free Mississauga for citizens of all abilities (universal accessibility) including persons with disabilities. The committee reviews municipal policies, programs, services and facilities, assists with the identification, removal and prevention of barriers faced by persons with disabilities. It also consults with the City in yearly reviews and updates to the City’s Accessibility Plan, as required by the AODA. The City’s Accessibility Policy ensures that the City continues its progress towards an accessible Mississauga. The policy requires all City corporate policies and procedures, bylaws, standards and guidelines comply with the AODA’s accessibility standards. The policy also outlines the City’s statement of commitment: “ The City of Mississauga is committed to implementing, maintaining and enhancing accessibility with respect to employment and the use of all City goods, services, programs and facilities in a timely manner for all persons with disabilities in a manner that: Respects their dignity and independence; Ensures reasonable efforts are made to provide an opportunity equal to that given to others; and Allows persons with disabilities to benefit from the same services, in the same place, and in a similar way to others, to the greatest extent possible.” For more information: To find out more about the City’s Accessibility Advisory Committee or Accessibility Plan, visit mississauga.ca/accessibility or contact Diana Simpson, Accessibility Coordinator at 905-615-3608, TTY: 905-615-3411, or , or ourfuturemississauga.ca
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