Request to Explore the Feasibility of a Public Event in Recognition of International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3, 2019

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The decision

2019-07-12 · Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee · adopted

As filed

The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that: 1. The Executive Committee request the Executive Director, People, Equity and Human Rights to explore the feasibility of the City of Toronto holding a public event in recognition of International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3, 2019, and report to the next meeting of the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on September 26, 2019. The report

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could include identifying some key themes and topics of interest like employment, and should liaise with like-minded organizations such as the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto, and options for a joint event/information fair.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

The City of Toronto has hosted public events in recognition of Seniors' month, Pride and an indigenous sunrise ceremony, but no public event in recognition of people with disabilities as of yet.

Staff recommended

Michael Miceli recommends that the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend that: 1. Executive Committee request the Executive Director, People, Equity and Human Rights to explore the feasibility of the City of Toronto holding a public event in recognition of International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3, 2019, and report to the next meeting of the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on September 26, 2019.

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The report could include identifying some key themes and topics of interest like employment, and should liaise with like-minded organizations such as the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto, and options for a joint event/information fair.

On the record

The item as the City filed it