Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the deputation and associated presentation by Lisa Kelly, Program Manager, Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Louie DiPalma, Vice President, SME (small to mid-size enterprise) Programs, Ontario Chamber of Commerce regarding the Discover Ability Network be received. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee are in support of the Discover Ability Network Program and recommend endorsement from General Committee. That Accessibility staff investigate a potential partnership with the Mississauga Board of Trade and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce regarding joining the Discover Ability Network program and to report back to General Committee.

1. That the presentation regarding Burnhamthorpe Community Centre Accessibility Review to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on September 28, 2020, be received; 2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives the City is undertaking with respect to the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre Accessibility Review.

1. That the presentation regarding Central Library Renovations to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on September 28, 2020, be received; 2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives the City is undertaking with respect to the Central Library Renovations.

1. That the presentation regarding the COVID-19 Corporate Pillar Recover Plan to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on September 28, 2020, be received; 2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives the City is undertaking with respect to the COVID-19 Corporate Pillar Recover Plan.

That Emily Daigle be appointed Chair of the Accessible Transportation Subcommittee for the term ending November 14, 2022 or until a successor is appointed.

1. That the presentation regarding Pedestrian Master Plan to the Accessible Transportation Subcommittee on October 19, 2020, be received; 2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives the City is undertaking with respect to Pedestrian Master Plan.

That the Members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee request a meeting with IT (Information Technology) including IT leadership to discuss the accessibility barriers pertaining to the City of Mississauga’s current virtual platform and highly recommends utilizing and implementing a more accessible virtual platform by the next Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on January 18, 2021.