Item - 2020.DI11.3
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on November 20, 2020 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also EC18.3
DI11.3 - Supporting People with Disabilities in Toronto During and Beyond COVID-19 - Shelter, Support and Housing Administration
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends to the Economic and Community Development Committee that:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in collaboration with the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration to bring forward a report in the first quarter of 2021 to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee, outlining an intersectional approach to support equity-seeking groups, including persons with disabilities experiencing homelessness to access housing with appropriate supports.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Director, Infrastructure Planning and Development, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and the Director, Housing Secretariat gave a presentation on Supporting People with Disabilities in Toronto During and Beyond COVID-19, and Creating Permanent Affordable, Accessible and Good Quality Homes for Torontonians.
Summary
Justin Lewis, Director, Infrastructure Planning and Development, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration will give a presentation on Supporting People with Disabilities in Toronto During and Beyond COVID-19. The presentation is a joint endeavour with the Housing Secretariat and will outline supports to vulnerable people with disabilities in Toronto during and beyond COVID-19.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/di/bgrd/backgroundfile-158109.pdf
Motions
That:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in collaboration with the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration to bring forward a report in the first quarter of 2021 to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee, outlining an intersectional approach to support equity-seeking groups, including persons with disabilities experiencing homelessness to access housing with appropriate supports.