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Executive Committee · 2019-09-18 · 2019.EX8.25

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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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2019-09-18 · Executive Committee · amended

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The Executive Committee: 1. Requested the Chief People Officer, People and Equity, 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 November 1, 2019 meeting of the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee. Such report to include identifying some key themes and topics of interest like employment,

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liaising with like-minded organizations such as the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto, and options for a joint event/information fair.

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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

The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that: 1. The Executive Committee request the Chief People Officer, People and Equity, 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 could include

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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.

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