Where will smaller municipalities find people with disabilities to consult with or to sit on their accessibility advisory committee?
Many people with disabilities are actively involved with disability organizations in their community. Some examples of these organizations include: the Canadian National Institute for the Blind; Easter Seals Association; Canadian Mental Health Association; Canadian Hearing Society and Community Living Ontario as well as consumer organizations such as independent living centres and injured workers associations. Seniors organizations may also have volunteers with disabilities who might be interested in getting involved in an accessibility advisory committee. We encourage municipalities to contact these and other organizations in their community to locate individuals who have expertise and credibility in disability issues. In addition, municipalities may choose to establish a joint committee with other municipalities to share the expertise of persons with disabilities in their region. (section 17) Can we have parents of children with disabilities on our accessibility advisory committees?
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