In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), The Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) is a committee that provides advice to local municipal councils about the identification, prevention and removal of municipal barriers to full citizenship for persons with disabilities. GRAAC advises the Councils of the Region of Waterloo, the City of Kitchener, the City of Waterloo, the Township of North Dumfries, the Township of Wellesley, Township of Wilmot and the Township of Woolwich.
GRAAC members serve for a 4-year term (two terms maximum). GRAAC meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street West in Kitchener. GRAAC Committee meetings are currently held over Zoom Meeting.
For agendas, minutes and Terms of Reference please see the Region of Waterloo Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee.
GRAAC Staff Representatives
Township of Wellesley |
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Amy Harron Deputy Clerk 519-699-3968 |
City of Kitchener and City of Waterloo |
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Lolita Paroski Inclusion Coordinator 519-741-2200 ext. 7226 |
Region of Waterloo |
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Melanie Garbarz Service Planning Associate, Citizen Service, Human Resources and Citizen Service 519-575-4608 |
Township of North Dumfries |
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Ashley Sage Clerk 519-632-8800 ext. 122 |
Township of Wilmot |
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Tracey Murray Deputy Clerk 519-643-8444 ext. 228 |
Township of Woolwich |
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Jeff Smith Deputy Clerk 519-669-6010 |