Item - 2021.DI16.9

Tracking Status

DI16.9 - Improving Accessibility in Remote Meetings

Decision Type:
Presentation
Status:
Received
Wards:
All

Committee Decision

The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee received the item for information.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Chief Technology Officer, Technology Services gave a presentation on Improving Accessibility in Remote Meetings, and showed a video on Webex Accessibility features.

Summary

Lawrence Eta, Chief Technology Officer, Technology Services Division, will provide an overview on the progress the City has made to improve accessibility for all participants in remote meetings of Council and Committees. The overview will include how most issues identified over the last year have been addressed, as well as information on remaining issues.

Background Information

Presentation from the Chief Technology Officer, Technology Services Division on Improving Accessibility in Remote Meetings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/di/bgrd/backgroundfile-167026.pdf
Submission from Chief Technology Officer, Technology Services Division - Accessibility Video Transcript
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/di/bgrd/backgroundfile-167465.pdf

Motions

Motion to Receive Item moved by Liv Mendelsohn (Carried)

That the item be received for information.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council