Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA) - Submission of a
City of Toronto Accessibility Plan

Back to Accessibility Plan report - Table of contents
	Purpose		Conclusion
	Financial Implications and Impact Statement		Contact
	Recommendations		Appendix 1
	Background		Appendix 2
	Comments		View the full report (PDF 273 Kb)

Appendix 2

	Vision Statement on Access, Equity and Diversity
	Executive Summary
	Legacy of Accessibility Programs in the City of Toronto
	The City of Toronto's Accessibility Plan
	Participants in the Development of the Accessibility Plan
	The City's Commitment to Accessibility Planning
	A Summary of Initiatives to be undertaken in 2004
	Future Reviews
	Communication of the Plan
	Appendix I - Terms of Reference for the Disability Issues Advisory Committee
	Appendix II - Members of the Disability Issues Advisory Committee
	Appendix III - City of Toronto Departments
	Appendix IV - Departmental Accessibility Plans

City of Toronto - Vision Statement on Access, Equity and Diversity

Diverse communities and groups make up the population of Toronto. The City of Toronto values the contributions made by all its people and believes that the diversity among its people has strengthened Toronto.

The City recognizes the dignity and worth of all people by equitably treating communities and employees, fairly providing services, by consulting with communities and making sure everyone can participate in decision-making.

The City recognizes the unique status and cultural diversity of the Aboriginal communities and their right to self-determination.

The City recognizes the barriers of discrimination and disadvantage faced by human rights protected groups.

To address this, the City will create an environment of equality in the government and in the community for all people regardless of their race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, disability, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, same sex partnership, age, marital status, family status, immigrant status, receipt of public assistance, political affiliation, religious affiliation, level of literacy, language and/or socio-economic status.

The City of Toronto will implement positive changes in its workforce and communities to achieve access and equality of outcomes for all residents and to create a harmonious environment free from discrimination, harassment and hate.

Adopted by Toronto City Council, 1999.
Reaffirmed April, 2003.

Reference Documents:

(1) Supplementary Report - Chief Administrative Officer's Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Final Report of the Task Force on Community Access and Equity - Policy and Finance Committee, Report No. 1, Clause 15, February 4, 5 and 6, 2003.

(2) City of Toronto Plan of Action for the Elimination of Racism and Discrimination - Policy and Finance Committee, Report No. 3, Clause 3, April 14, 15 and 16, 2003.