Toronto Beach Accessibility - Request for Presentation to Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee

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2024-11-05 · Executive Committee · amended

As filed

The Executive Committee: 1. Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to present an update to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee at its December 11, 2024 meeting, on their plans to ensure Toronto's beaches are accessible for those with disabilities, including those who use mobility aids. 2. Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include the answers to the questions in the communication (October 16, 2024) from Jane Anderson, in the presentation.

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3. Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to invite "Friends of Hanlan's" to present to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee at its December 11, 2024 meeting, on their work-to-date to help ensure Hanlan's Point is accessible for those with disabilities, including those who use mobility aids.

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As the city filed it

At its meeting on October 17, 2024, the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee considered Item DI9.6 and made recommendations to the Executive Committee. Summary from the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee: A recent CBC news story ( https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-beach-accessibility-1.7206872 ) brought much needed awareness about the lack of beach access throughout most of Toronto's public beaches.

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For those using mobility aids, parents with strollers, and anyone else who finds sandy terrain challenging to navigate, options are slim to none for enjoying a beach experience in Toronto. While many provincial parks and municipalities are making beach access a priority, beach access in Toronto is clearly not being considered.

Staff recommended

The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that: 1. The Executive Committee request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to present an update to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee at its December 11, 2024 meeting, on their plans to ensure Toronto's beaches are accessible for those with disabilities, including those who use mobility aids. 2. The Executive Committee request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include the answers to the questions in the communication (October 16, 2024) from Jane Anderson, in the presentation.

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3. The Executive Committee invite "Friends of Hanlan's" to present to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee at its December 11, 2024 meeting, on their work-to-date to help ensure Hanlan's Point is accessible for those with disabilities, including those who use mobility aids.

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