Item - 2016.DI10.6
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on June 29, 2016 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also EX17.25
DI10.6 - Older Women's Network Presentation on Universal Design in New Multi-Unit Residential Construction
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee recommends to the Executive Committee that:
1. City Council endorse the Living in Place campaign to promote universal design in construction of all new multi-residential buildings and to support the objectives to amend the Provincial Building Code to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Ronny Yaron, Older Women's Network gave a presentation to the Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee on the need for universal design in new multi-residential construction and on an event planned for fall 2016.
Summary
Ronny Yaron, Older Women's Network and Thea Kurdi, Member of the Older Women's Network and Founder of the Association of Design Professionals for Accessibility will give a presentation to the Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee on the need for universal design in new multi-residential construction and on an event planned for fall 2016.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/di/bgrd/backgroundfile-94715.pdf
Letter of Introduction from the Older Women's Network and the Association of Design Professionals for Accessibility
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/di/bgrd/backgroundfile-94735.pdf
Motions
That the Executive Committee recommend that:
1. City Council endorse the Living in Place campaign to promote universal design in construction of all new multi-residential buildings and to support the objectives to amend the Provincial Building Code to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all.
Declared Interests
Rahima Mulla - as she is a Member of the Older Women's Network Committee.