How James Pasternak voted at council

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1. 2025.EC25.12ADOPTED

   Creating More Accessible and Disability Inclusive Events

   At its meeting on October 24, 2025, the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee considered Item DI14.7 and made a recommendation to City Council. Toronto is a vibrant city known for its festivals, cultural events, and community gatherings that bring residents together and celebrate our diversity. However, for many people with disabilities, participation in these events can be limited by barriers in physical spaces, communication, and program design. Ensuring that all Torontonians can fully engage in public life is essential to building an equitable and inclusive city. This motion calls on the City of Toronto to develop an Accessibility Handbook for Event Organizers — a practical resource to guide event organizer seeking to host events at City facilities that are welcoming and accessible to people with disabilities. The handbook would provide clear standards in plain and easy to understand language, best practices, and checklists to promote inclusive events and event spaces that meet or exceed accessibility requirements while not requiring the expenditure of significant additional funds. By equipping event organizers with the right tools and knowledge, the City can help fost…

   City Council · 2025-12-17 15:30 PM

   Adopt Item

   James Pasternak's vote: Yes

   Majority required - EC25.12 - Adopt the item

   Motion result

   Carried

   Recorded tally

   19-0

   Source outcome