Accessibility Advisory Committee

Agenda

Meeting #:

30

Date:

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Time:

6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Location:

Electronic Participation

Members:

• Chair Vania Karam, 
• Vice-Chair Holl Ellingwood, 
• Wayne Antle, 
• Ian Bourrie, 
• Ana Maria Cruz-Valderrama, 
• Matthew Eliot, 
• Jodi Fisher, 
• David Humphries, 
• Murray MacDonald, 
• Paula MacDonald, 
• Anne Matio, 
• William Van Veen, 
• and Hannah Walhad 

Non-voting member:

• Sue Cowin, 
• Ryan Duchoeny, 
• and Councillor Marty Carr 

Jérôme Courchesne, Committee Coordinator
613-580-2424, ext. 21934
[email protected]

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1.

Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public

Members of Committee and Council, City staff, media and the general public may join the meeting with this link:

Zoom meeting no. 897 1169 0883

Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

The deadline to register to speak, or submit written comments is 4 pm on the day of the meeting.

2.

Declarations of Interest

3.

Confirmation of Minutes

3.1

AAC Minutes 29 – January 20, 2026

4.

Community and Social Services

4.1

Refresh of Ottawa's 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan

• That the Accessibility Advisory Committee receive the presentation and provide feedback as appropriate.

5.

Public Information and Media Relations

5.1

Public Engagement Strategy Update

• That the Accessibility Advisory Committee receive the presentation and provide feedback as appropriate.

6.

Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

7.

Inquiries

8.

Other Business

9.

Adjournment

Next Meeting: March 17, 2026.