The Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) provides advice to Council and consults on projects required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) and many more, where the City benefits from an accessibility lens.
The
Committee meets at least eight times per year, with additional special
meetings as required. In addition to their meetings, the group provides
feedback by email, and many members participate in working groups or
other sub-committees.
Next Meeting
Date: October 21
Time: 6pm
Members of the public are encouraged to attend AAC meetings, which take place via Zoom.
If
you have any questions or are interested in speaking or providing
comments to the AAC about an item they are considering at a meeting,
please contact Committee Coordinator,
Marcela Busnardo dos Santos.
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Rental Renovation Licence By-law Review |
The City of Ottawa is considering the creation of a Rental Renovation Licence By-law,
known as a “Renovictions” By-law. Unlike legitimate evictions for
renovations or repairs, “renovictions” raise concerns. They may be used
in bad faith to end tenancies illegally.
Know your rights! Landlords have specific obligations under the
Residential Tenancy Act. This law outlines how evictions must happen legally between landlords and tenants.
City
staff will review the creation of a by-law in Ottawa that addresses
unlawful evictions for renovations. They will consider the scope,
impact, and possible solutions within the City’s authority.
We want to hear from you! Our survey
asks how we can best inform you about this issue. It also asks what
support and resources you need, like plain language materials and
low-cost or free legal advice. Additionally, the project uses an equity
and inclusion lens, aiming to remove systemic barriers.
The survey will take up to 15 minutes to complete. It will be open until Friday, October 31. Your input is valuable and will help shape policy recommendations for Committee and Council in Spring 2026.
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Reminder: Nominations open for the 2025 Accessible Ottawa Award |
The City of Ottawa is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Accessible Ottawa Award.
This
year, we are introducing the Accessible Ottawa Award to celebrate the
outstanding contributions of Ottawa’s businesses, organizations and
residents who are dedicated to removing barriers and advancing
accessibility throughout our city. This award highlights the vital role
of accessibility and universal design in creating an inclusive
community, recognizing those who go above and beyond to champion
equitable rights and inclusivity for people with disabilities.
The
Accessible Ottawa Award will honour one individual and one organization
that has made significant contributions to enhancing accessibility and
improving the lives of persons with disabilities in Ottawa.The awards
will be presented to the selected recipients at a ceremony held as part
of the celebrations for the International Day of Persons with
Disabilities event, held on or around December 3 each year. You can
complete nominations for the award either online or by downloading a
nomination form. The submission deadline is Friday, October 3, 2025 at
11:59 P.M. EST.
Please visit the Accessible Ottawa Award webpage
to learn more about the nomination eligibility terms and criteria, as
well as to submit a nomination on behalf of a business/organization or
individual.
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New Accessibility Features at Ray Friel Recreation Complex |
The
Ray Friel Recreation Complex is the largest and most comprehensive
recreation complex in east Ottawa. They have a variety of amenities and
programming including drop-in swimming and aquafit, group fitness, and a
weight and cardio room.
Recently,
there were upgrades completed to include several accessibility
features. Some of these features include designated accessible lockers
in the gender neutral, women’s, and men’s changerooms; accessible
changing stalls with grab bars and emergency call buttons; and a
changing room with a ceiling lift and an adult change table.
We encourage you to check out the programming and amenities at Ray Friel. If you have questions about the accessibility of the facility, please contact staff at rayfriel@ottawa.ca or 613-580-4765.
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