News Release: September 13, 2018
Calling all Champions!
Brampton, ON (Sept 13, 2018): The Region of Peel is accepting applications for volunteer membership to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC).
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is a Regional Council appointed Committee whose mandate it is to identify barriers and provide recommendations that will improve accessibility for persons of all abilities. The committee is comprised of 10 citizen members most of whom are stakeholders, assist in making decisions that will support the 2005, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the 2001, Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA).
As a member of the AAC you will also be act as a spokesperson for building projects for the redesign of public spaces within the Region and have a role in delivery of the Region’s vision for building a Community For Life; an inclusive community where people can live and thrive at any age, culture or ability as mandated by the Region’s strategic plan. More information is available.
Candidates who would like to connect with like-minded individuals who can make a positive impact on our community, are a qualified elector in Peel and are available to attend meetings, please send your resume along with a letter of interest to the Regional Clerk:
Kathryn Lockyer
Regional Clerk
Region of Peel
10 Peel Centre Drive
Suite A, 5th Fl.
Brampton, ON L6T 4B9
Fax: 905-791-1693
regional.clerk@peelregion.ca
The deadline to apply is Friday, September 28, 2018. Persons who identify themselves as having a disability are encouraged to apply.
Media Contacts
Lisa CoxCommunications Specialist
Region of Peel
905-791-7800 x. 8232
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
