Each Term of Office, the Town of Georgina Council invites community members to sit on the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee (GAAC). The role of the GAAC is to provide vision and recommendations to the Council and staff regarding the removal of barriers that exist within our municipal services, facilities, practices and programs, and to review site plans upon request.
Agenda and Minutes
Committee composition
The GAAC consists of nine members including two members of Council.
Current GAAC members:
- Cindy Clarke, Chair
- Laurie Pangman, Vice-Chair
- Regional Councillor Robert Grossi
- Councillor Dave Harding
- Annette Piggott
- Michelle Radigan-Marriott
- Tamara Parsons
- Krista Wright
- Tara Hillyer
Terms of Reference
The committee’s Terms of Reference outline the purpose, general activities and membership responsibility.
More information
Review the Town of Georgina's 2018-2022 Multi-year Accessibility Plan.
Visit the Accessibility Inclusion page to learn more about the accessibility features implemented at Town facilities.
The Accessibility Improvement Grant Program promotes improved accessibility to existing buildings within Uptown Keswick, Sutton, and Jackson's Point. All applications for this grant program will be considered subject to the availability of funding. Program eligibility will be determined by staff in consultation with the Community Improvement Plan Committee (CIPC).
Please review our Business Outreach Letter of July 14, 2021, to get a better understanding of what we do.
Please see our 2021 accomplishments.
If you are a business owner, learn more about accommodating service animals here and contact the Facilities Division to obtain your "Service Animals Welcome" display sticker.
For assistance and information, contact the Committee Services Coordinator by email at hthompson@georgina.ca or telephone at 905-476-4301 ext 2377.