Applications open for Durham Region’s Accessibility Advisory Committee

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is seeking two new members, a professional from the stakeholder community and a person with a disability, who are passionate about creating an inclusive and accessible region.

The mandate of the AAC, which is a committee of council, is to act in an advisory role to Regional Council through the Finance & Administration Committee on the preparation, implementation and review of its annual accessibility plan and other accessibility-related issues and opportunities within the region. The work of the AAC will be guided by Council approved Terms of Reference.

To submit an application for consideration, or to learn more about the AAC, visit durham.ca/committees.

Two positions are posted:

1. A person with a disability.
2. A professional from the stakeholder community.

When: Applications will remain open until the positions are filled.  

Where: To apply, please complete the online application form. Completed applications must be submitted to the Regional Clerk at the address shown below or by email to appointments@durham.ca.

Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services

The Regional Municipality of Durham

605 Rossland Road East, P.O. Box 623

Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3

Phone Number: 905-668-7711, extension 2097

Why: Durham Region is made up of diverse communities where every person has the right to feel a sense of belonging and is empowered to participate fully. As a Region, we strive to identify and remove barriers to participation to ensure our facilities, programs and services are accessible, equitable and reflect the diversity of the region. The AAC leads this by providing advice to Regional Council on the preparation, implementation and review of its annual accessibility plan and other accessibility-related issues and opportunities within the region.

If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact the Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services at 1-800-372-1102, extension 2097. If you require assistance filling in, printing or signing the application form, please contact accessibility@durham.ca or phone 905-668-4113 extension 2009.

The Region of Durham is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion within its community and organization, and strongly welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, women, persons who live with disabilities, people from 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and people from diverse communities.

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