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County of Haliburton Joint Accessibility Planning
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County of Haliburton Barrier Free Policy Statement
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| All persons deserve the right to perform the tasks of daily living within their communities while utilizing County and Municipal buildings, properties or events. The County of Haliburton and the Municipalities it includes has therefore created an Accessibility Advisory Committee. This committee shall aid and advise in the development of guidelines to help create a barrier free society enhancing the lives of all within the community. These guidelines shall take into account the diverse needs of all our residents to make our communities safe, convenient and comfortable for all. |
The County of Haliburton and the municipalities it encompasses are committed to barrier free access and thus will: |
| 1. | Take a leadership approach in achieving and setting an example to the business, institutional and volunteer sectors in terms of access and integration, employment equity, communication, recreation, transportation and housing. |
| 2. | Establish a process to identify and eliminate barriers in existing services and facilities. |
| 3. | Actively encourage input from all segments of the community in the design, development and operation of new and renovated county/municipal services and facilities. |
| 4. | Provide resources and support to implement this policy. |
The following documents are available to be downloaded in pdf format using adobe acrobat reader which may be downloaded and installed free of charge from the Adobe website. |
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| The current Committee consists of the following members: |
| Councillor Cheryl Murdoch | Minden Hills | | Councillor Bill Davis | Dysart et al | | Councillor Tom Gardner | Algonquin Highlands | | Councillor Jim Mackie | Highlands East | | Bev Kraulis | Aging Well Committee | | Miles Roberts | Public Appointment | | Robert Young | Public Appointment | | Debbie Everitt | Public Appointment | | Ross Burk | Public Appointment | | Vacant Position | Public Appointment |
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Minutes of the Joint Accessibility Committee: |
- March 18th 2009
- January 14th 2009
- November 12th 2008
- September 4, 2008
- July 9, 2008
- May 14, 2008
- March 12, 2008
- January 9, 2008
- November 21, 2007
- September 12, 2007
- July 11, 2007
- May 1, 2007
- March 14, 2007
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If you have any questions or would like to attend a meeting, please contact:
Tamara Wilbee, Clerk - twilbee@county.haliburton.on.ca |
The following website links may be of interest: |
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