Purpose:   The functions of the Committee are:

1. Develop an Action Plan to provide short and long-term goals for improving accessibility to City of Saskatoon services, facilities and infrastructure;



2. Monitor and report on progress in achieving the goals set out in the Action Plan and provide City Council with an annual evaluation of that progress;



3. Act as a resource to the Communications Branch in developing and implementing a public relations campaign to promote the City of Saskatoon’s efforts to make its services, facilities, and infrastructure accessible and barrier-free;



4. Receive referrals from City Council or its committees, boards and commissions for review and recommendations regarding accessibility;



5. Upon instructions from City Council encourage and promote communication and co-ordination between and amongst City departments, local businesses, and other levels of government;



6. Develop solutions for recommendation to City Council on policies and programs for improving accessibility to City of Saskatoon services, facilities, and infrastructure;



7. Ensure adequate and appropriate consultation with the community of common interest for persons with disabilities and/or persons fulfilling the role of primary caregiver to a person with a disability; and



8. Establish, as deemed appropriate, ad hoc task groups to undertake specific tasks within the Committee’s mandate.

Reporting Relationship:   The Accessibility Advisory Committee reports to City Council through the Executive Committee.

Composition:   The Accessibility Advisory Committee consists of two members of City Council, two members of senior administration, and five persons from the public with disabilities and/or fulfilling the role of primary caregiver to a person with a disability

Term:   Committee members are appointed every two years.

Meetings:   The Committee meets monthly except for July, August and December, and will have no less than quarterly meetings.