
Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA) requires all municipalities to prepare accessibility plans. Municipalities, including counties, of 10,000 or more residents are also required to have an accessibility advisory committee that includes members who have lived experience with disabilities.
The Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee will help make Huron County accessible for people of all abilities.
Mission Statement
The Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee shall assist Huron County Council and participating municipalities to fulfill the purpose of the legislation by providing vision, guidance and advice towards the removal of barriers by 2025.
Legislated Duties and Functions
In fulfilling the purpose of the legislation, the Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee shall:
- Advise County Council annually regarding the preparation, implementation and effectiveness of the annual accessibility plans of the participating municipalities.
- Advise participating municipalities on the accessibility of buildings, structures or premises that the municipalities lease, purchase, construct or significantly renovate.
- Review in a timely manner and advise municipalities on the accessibility of building plans and drawings for renovations and new construction of public buildings.
- Review development of the exterior to buildings using the Huron County Universal Design and Accessibility Guideline for Site Plan Control.
- Perform other functions specified in the Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Committee Members
The Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee is a joint committee with upper and lower tier municipalities (county and towns/townships within its boundaries) working together on accessibility initiatives. Committee is supported by the Accessibility Coordinator and 4 non-voting members.
Jamie Heffer (Warden) | |
Trevor Bazinet (County Councillor) | Maia Turland |
Lorie Falconer | Fern Johnson |
Julie Sawchuk | Michelle Shepherd |
Shawn Thomson | Diane Blackall |
Staff Support
- County of Huron I.D.E.A. Specialist and Accessibility Coordinator
- County of Huron Director of Legislative Services and County Clerk
- County of Huron Planner
- AODA Working Group Representative
- Building Official