The Guelph Accessibility Advisory Committee meets every other month on the 3rd Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m.

In accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Chapter 32, Statutes of Ontario, 2002, the AAC shall advise and assist “the organization: in promoting and facilitating a barrier-free Guelph for citizens of all abilities (universal accessibility), including persons with disabilities. This aim shall be achieved through the review of municipal policies, programs and services and the identification, removal and prevention of barriers faced by person with disabilities.

Quorum will consist of one-half of the membership plus one member and of those present, a majority must be persons with a disability.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

The Guelph Accessibility Advisory Committee consists of a maximum of 15 members:

A majority of these members (one-half of total members, plus one) must be persons with disabilities. These Committee members must be representative of gender, ethnicity and different types of visible and invisible disabilities noted in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act such as persons with physical (visual, speech, hearing, deaf, brain injury, use of wheelchair or assistive device); cognitive (intellectual impairments); perceptual (learning disability) and mental health issues;

- the remaining positions may be filled by individuals who may not have a disability.  These members may include:

- persons representative of children with disabilities (ex. Parent)
- persons representative of organizations involving persons with disabilities; or
- persons interested in issues related to persons with disabilities

City Clerk's Office
519-822-1260 extension 5603
advisorycommittees@guelph.ca 

Sarah Boghossian
Accessibility Coordinator
519-822-1260 extension 3536

Leanne Warren
Project Specialist, Accessibility
519-822-1260 extension 2670
TTY: 519-826-9771
Text: 226-821-2132 

accessibility@guelph.ca