Burlington. Clerks Department
Site: Burlington City Hall
Service: Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee (BAAC)
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN1523 | Last Full Update: 30 Jan 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-213-3609 |
| Fax | 905-335-7881 |
| accessibleburlington@burlington.ca | |
| Website | www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/burlington-accessibility-advisory-committee.asp |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Burlington-Ontario/150936111608539 Instagram: www.instagram.com/cityburlington/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-burlington_2 Twitter: twitter.com/cityburlington YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/CityofBurlington |
| Primary Contact | Judi Lytle, Accessibility Coordinator; Phone: 905-335-7600 ext 7865 |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (10) Local Government |
| Established | 1994 |
| Funding | City / Town |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | A volunteer citizens' advisory committee to Council, reporting through the Committee of the Whole. Provides advice on identification, removal and prevention of barriers to people with disabilities in the municipality's by-laws and policies, programs and services. * assists with preparation of the City's multi-year accessibility plan * regularly reviews site-plans submitted to the Planning Department * promotes accessibility and disability awareness through public education, trade shows, and the Burlington's Best Awards |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Meetings: second Thu of each month (Jan-Jun * Sep-Nov) at 7 pm in City Hall |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up As required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the majority of committee members are individuals with disabilities. |
| Application | Request for citizen applications is made in the Fall of each year with the appointment to the committee made in Jan * forms available at the Clerks Dept, City Hall, 426 Brant St, Burlington or online at www.burlington.ca |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Central Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Brant St and James St |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 5013 Burlington City Hall 426 Brant St Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; City Hall is accessible to people who use personal mobility devices * assistive listening devices are available to use in Council Chambers * City of Burlington documents can be made available in alternative formats upon request * communication supports are available upon request * contact cob@burlington.ca to request other accessibility related accommodation |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Disabilities Issues |
| Other Details | |
| Resources | City of Burlington Accessibility Design Standards, 2016 * 2013-2018 Multi-year Accessibility Plan and Progress Report * 2014 Accessibility Progress Report * 2015 Accessibility Progress Report * 2016 Accessibility Progress Report * 2017 Accessibility Progress Report |
