À la recherche de membres pour le Comité d'accessibilité

The Town of Hawkesbury is seeking committed community members to serve on its Accessibility Committee, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

• Do you want to help eliminate barriers and promote equitable access for all?
• Do you have 10 to 20 hours per year to volunteer?
• Do you want to collaborate to make a real difference?

We are looking for:

• Residents of the Town of Hawkesbury aged 18 and over.
• Individuals with disabilities, as defined by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
• Candidates must be available to attend approximately four meetings per year.

Your role in the committee:

• Make recommendations to improve accessibility to municipal facilities and services.
• Participate in the revision of municipal policies and procedures related to accessibility.
• Participate in evaluating and tracking the objectives of the multi-year accessibility plan.
• Contribute to the annual accessibility report.
• Advise the municipal Council with proposed solutions to help remove barriers.
• Be consulted on new projects to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
• Raise public awareness of the importance of accessibility.

How to apply?

• Send a letter of interest describing your competencies and experience related to accessibility to infogreffe@hawkesbury.ca. Include in your letter:
  • Your name.
  • The Accessibility Committee must be represented by individuals with a disability as defined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2025. Please let us know which disability applies to your situation. 
  • As part of your involvement in the Committee, kindly inform us if any accommodations are required.
• Submit your application online using the form below.

Have questions? Contact us at 613 632-0106.

Be part of the change and help build a more inclusive Town!