Item - 2019.CA10.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 29 and 30, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Civic Appointments Committee on October 15, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019.
CA10.4 - Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee - 2019 Appointment of Public Member to Fill One Vacancy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint Howard Wax to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Appointee's biography:
Howard Wax
Since becoming disabled by a stroke in 2001, Howard has become an active advocate for persons with disabilities. Following his recovery, he became a patient's advocate for St. John's Rehab Hospital and Sunnybrook Hospital. In 2002, he was appointed to the TTC Advisory Committee on Accessible Transportation. He served as a member for 2 terms as Vice-Chair and 1 term as Chair. He continues to serve as a member of the Wheel-Trans Eligibility Appeals Panel.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual who is being considered for appointment to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-138850.pdf
CA10.4 - Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee - 2019 Appointment of Public Member to Fill One Vacancy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual who is being considered for appointment to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee
Committee Recommendations
The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:
1. City Council appoint Howard Wax to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Candidate's biography:
Howard Wax
Since becoming disabled by a stroke in 2001, Howard has become an active advocate for persons with disabilities. Following his recovery, he became a patient's advocate for St. John's Rehab Hospital and Sunnybrook Hospital. In 2002, he was appointed to the TTC Advisory Committee on Accessible Transportation. He served as a member for 2 terms as Vice-Chair and 1 term as Chair. He continues to serve as a member of the Wheel-Trans Eligibility Appeals Panel.
Origin
Summary
The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee is composed of 12 members of the public and up to 1 Members of Toronto City Council. There is currently one public member vacancy due to the resignation of one Committee member. The Accessibility Advisory Committee is a legislated requirement under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
This purpose of this report is to have City Council appoint one member of the public to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee (TAAC).
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-138850.pdf