Item - 2019.EX8.25
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on September 18, 2019 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also DI3.7
EX8.25 - Request to Explore the Feasibility of a Public Event in Recognition of International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3, 2019
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Executive Committee:
1. Requested the Chief People Officer, People and Equity, to explore the feasibility of the City of Toronto holding a public event in recognition of International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3, 2019, and report to the November 1, 2019 meeting of the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee. Such report to include identifying some key themes and topics of interest like employment, liaising with like-minded organizations such as the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto, and options for a joint event/information fair.
Origin
Summary
The City of Toronto has hosted public events in recognition of Seniors' month, Pride and an indigenous sunrise ceremony, but no public event in recognition of people with disabilities as of yet.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-136111.pdf
(July 12, 2019) Letter from Michael Miceli on Request to Explore the Feasibility of a Public Event in Recognition of International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3, 2019
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-136112.pdf
Communications
Motions
That recommendation 1 be amended by deleting the word "next" and the date "September 26, 2019" and inserting the date "November 1, 2019" so that it now reads as follows:
1. The Executive Committee request the Chief People Officer, People and Equity, to explore the feasibility of the City of Toronto holding a public event in recognition of International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3, 2019, and report to the next meeting of the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on September 26, 2019 November 1, 2019. The report could include identifying some key themes and topics of interest like employment, and should liaise with like-minded organizations such as the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto, and options for a joint event/information fair.