Accessibility
In preparation of the municipal accessibility plan, the Accessibility Advisory Committee was actively involved, giving advice and making recommendations. The Accessibility Advisory Committee is comprised of persons with special needs, persons who are involved with persons with special needs either through their family members or as part of their employment, and Council representation.
Members: Chair Geoffrey Ball
Jim Farah
Nancy Milligan
Council Representation: Donna Jebb
Staff Representation: Hilary McCormack, Manager Human Resources
Should you require further information or wish to contact any of our members, please contact the Committee Secretary at:
Town of New Tecumseth
10 Wellington Street East
P.O. Box 910
Alliston, Ontario L9R 1A1
(705) 435-3900 Ext.306
Links to Accessibility Related Web Sites:
Active Living Alliance - www.ala.ca
Assistive Device Exchange www.assistivedeviceexchange.ca
Ontario March of Dimes - www.dimes.on.ca
Shoppers Home Health Care - www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/english/home_health_care/
Canadian National Institute for the Blind - www.cnib.ca
Heart and Stroke Foundation - ww2.heartandstroke.ca
Canadian Diabetes Association - www.diabetes.ca
The Canadian Hearing Society - www.chs.ca
Ontarians with Disabilities Act, ODA Committee - www.odacommittee.net
Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario www.cpaont.org
Ministry of Community and Social Services www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/accessibility/index.aspx
CHATS – Community & Home Assistance to Seniors www.chats.on.ca
Canadian Hearing Society Introduces 211 Services to Region
Accessibility Report 2010
Accessible Customer Service Policy and Procedures
Accessibility Plan
Integrated Accessibility Standard Policy
Community Transportation
Emergency Preparedness Guide
(for People with Disabilities/Special Needs)
Emergency Response Registry Form
Ramp Grant Application Form
Intergrated Regional Falls Program Brochure