Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit recruiting new members

The TTC is looking for new members to join its Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit (ACAT) for 2025. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. on August 27, 2024.

ACAT members provide advice and recommendations to the TTC Board and staff on matters pertaining to accessibility on the TTC.

The committee is made up of 15 volunteer members and reports directly to the TTC Board.

Applicants must:

Be a resident of Toronto
Use the conventional TTC or Wheel-Trans
Be a person with a disability, and/or be a senior, or must have a demonstrated knowledge/interest in accessible transit issues and represent the needs and concerns of persons with disabilities and seniors who use the TTC.
Be available for meetings during regular business hours and able to volunteer approximately seven hours per month during regular business hours
Be familiar with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code and related accessibility standards and/or guidelines and legislation as they pertain to public transit.

Applications can be submitted via:

Email: acat@ttc.ca

Mail the PDF application to:
ACAT applications c/o Wheel-Trans Customer Service
580 Commissioners Street
Toronto, Ontario M4M 1A7

Fax the PDF application to: 416-338-0126

If you require assistance with your application, please email acat@ttc.ca, or contact Wheel-Trans Customer Service at 416-393-4111.

The TTC is dedicated to ensuring that ACAT's membership reflects the diverse communities it serves. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of various backgrounds, including Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities.