Milton Accessibility Advisory
Committee (MAAC)

This committee assists the Town in working toward a barrier-free community for people of all abilities

Mission statement

“To create a strong, caring, safe community for citizens at all levels of ability, and to be continually moving towards the Town of Milton’s commitment of increasing accessibility, opportunity, and independence for all citizens. We will accomplish this by working with the citizens of Milton and various organizations within the Halton Region to address the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to persons with disabilities to be incorporated in the municipality’s bylaws, policies, programs, practices and services. Thereby, enhancing all citizens’ dignity, independence and a sense of well being will be instilled within this community.”

Membership of MAAC

MAAC has 8 members, including one Town Councillor, and a minimum of 5 people with disabilities. Members are chosen for their knowledge, experience and dedication to accessibility for all.

Responsibilities

MAAC reports to Milton Town Council through the Community Services Standing Committee and prepares an annual accessibility plan for Council approval. This plan deals with identifying, removing and preventing barriers in Town by-laws, policies, programs, practices and services for persons with disabilities.

Additional committee responsibilities include:

• Advising Council on accessibility to Town buildings and reviewing the site plans and drawings
• Reviewing and monitoring existing and proposed Town purchasing policies to provide advice with respect to accessibility

Meeting Schedule

MAAC meeting schedule

Additional Information**

• Town of Milton Accessibility Plan
• Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)
• Ontario Human Rights Commission
• Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee
• The Canadian National Institute for The Blind
• The Canadian Association of The Deaf
• Enablelink (Resources for people with disabilities)
• Links2 Work
• ARCH
• Access to Entertainment
• Access to Travel

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