Item - 2017.DI18.3
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on December 4, 2017 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also EX30.27
DI18.3 - Forward Movement Campaign
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends to the Executive Committee that:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Facilities Management, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to report to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2018 with a plan to implement the Dynamic Symbol of Access for City-owned properties.
2. City Council endorse the Dynamic Symbol of Access and request the Province of Ontario to include the Dynamic Symbol of Access in the Ontario Building Code and Highway Traffic Act to enable the use of the modernized accessibility symbol.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Jonathan Silver, Co-Founder of the Forward Movement Campaign gave a presentation to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on the campaign to change from a stationary to a dynamic wheelchair symbol of access.
Summary
Jonathan Silver, Co-Founder of the Forward Movement Campaign will make a presentation to the Committee on the campaign to change from a stationary to a dynamic wheelchair symbol of access.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/di/bgrd/backgroundfile-108861.pdf
Presentation by Jonathan Silver, The Forward Movement on The Forward Movement Campaign
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/di/bgrd/backgroundfile-108862.pdf
Motions
That:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Facilities Management, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to report to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2018 with a plan to implement the Dynamic Symbol of Access for City-owned properties.
2. City Council endorse the Dynamic Symbol of Access and request the Province of Ontario to include the Dynamic Symbol of Access in the Ontario Building Code and Highway Traffic Act to enable the use of the modernized accessibility symbol.