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Morning refreshments. free lunch and horse holders at the start and finish of the ride and while you eat are provided for all The mandate of the Whitchurch-Stouffville Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is to assist in improving opportunities for disabled SEPTEMBER 2003 A ‘ committee of residents is working with council to identify and Iemove any barriers which could affect the mobility of people with disabilities In the community Once again, riders are invited to bring their own horses, and as many pledges as they can collect. to participate in the event, which will take them on a 25 km. ride through part of the beautiful York Regional Forest. Registration is $30. and Sept. I3 is the last day to register: Volunteers are also needed to help out on the day of the ride. Qumgittee advises COMM ' Al's 'l‘ack Shop at 48l2 Vandorf Sideroad is the venue for the l0th annual Great Canadian Ride for Cancer on Sept. 20. Ride towards cancer cure people by promoting the implementation of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act in the municipality, said committee member Heather Andrews. "The MC [will achieve this primarily by advising council each year. as required by the Act. on its annual Accessibility Plan. which will focus on the identification, removal and participants. To date, the ride has raised more than $235,000 for cancer research. For information, Public input plays a vital role in the process, noted Mrs. Andrews. “When people are walking down the street, we ask them to look at the'curb cuts from the sidewalk to the street; Think about being in a wheelchair, can you move smoothly from sidewalk to road and back prevention of barriers to people with disabilities." or to register, call the Holland River Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society at 905-830-0447. "Do not use it, even if you have a permit, if the person who is disabled is not leaving the vehicle. Remember there's a $300 fine for parking in a handicapped spot." What's more, the permit for the vehicle could be rescinded if it is being improperly used. "It's also really important to display the permit. or you risk getting a ticket." A number of seniors in the community use scooters to get around town, and that can create a safety hazard, she said. “We see them on the street because they can't access sidewalks." Another area of concern is able-bodied people who use wheelchair parking. again? If you note a problem, please contact the town and leave a message fer the committee." The MC consists of II people. ' seven with disabilities, one member' of council and three volunteers from the community. "We could use another member who is handicapped and has access, "and the Ballantrae Cdmmunity Centre will be modified this year‘to meet accessibility standards.“ REGISTERED ISO 9001 Brand Name Ladies (’9' Kids Oshkosh - babyGap - Ggmboree “*Preâ€"Loved Clothing At Its Best*“ 18 RlNGWOOD DR., UNIT#4, 905-642-6415 NEXT COURSE: } September 20 2 Weekends Call 905-6404 229 "WHITCHURCH-SI'OUFFVILLE THIS MONTH” - 25 www.youngdrivers.com YOUNG DRIVERS“D Dog Agility Q Obedience Training 416-568-3222 L Markham of Qanada Your llcence to If you would like to learn more, or want to report potential problem areas, please call the town at 905-6404960‘and leave a' message for the committee. experience of special needs," she said. And while the position is voluntary, all out-of-pocket expenses will Be cgvered. Debbie Reynolds Director of Manic-film Dog Tub-'5