Martensville Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC)

The City of Martensville is committed to building an inclusive and accessibile community for all of its residents. To help guide this initiative, City Council has established the Martensville Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC) under the Accessible Saskatchewan Act (2023).

MAAC will work to provide advice to Council, identify and help remove accessibility barriers, and support the creation of the City's Accessibility Plan, which will be completed by December 2025.

Background Information

On December 3, 2023, the Government of Saskatchewan enacted The Accessible Saskatchewan Act to improve accessibility and ensure all individuals can fully participate in their communities. Under this legislation, the provincial government was required to complete its accessibility plan by December 3, 2024, while designated municipalities must develop and adopt their own accessibility plans by December 3, 2025.

The Act also mandates that, in developing their accessibility plans, municipalities must consult:

• Persons with disabilities,
• Caregivers of persons with disabilities, and/or
• Individuals or organizations that work with persons with disabilities

Full Terms of Reference

About the Committee

The MAAC is a Select Comittee of Council, established under Section 55 of The Cities Act (Saskatchewan). It was created to ensure accessibility remains a priority in our services, programs, and community spaces.

The Committee’s role includes:

• Promoting accessibility and inclusion across Martensville.
• Identifying and removing social, physical, and sensory barriers.
• Advising City Council on strategies that improve accessibility in facilities, services, programs, and events.
• Supporting the development, review, and updates of the Martensville Accessibility Plan.
• Engaging residents and organizations in dialogue about accessibility.

Membership:

• Between 2 and 5 voting members, with at least half being persons with disabilities, caregivers, or individuals/organizations supporting people with disabilities.
• Non-voting members include a City Councillor, a City Administration representative, and clerical staff to support the committee’s work.

Meetings:

• Monthly meetings will be held while the Accessibility Plan is developed. Following the completion of the plan, meetings will be held quarterly.
• Meetings are conducted in accessible locations, with agendas and minutes available in alternate formats upon request.

MAAC Members

• Sheri-Lynn Turgeon
• Christy Zacharias
• Lori Morphy
• Kim Novecosky
• Steve Smith 

City Council Members: Krista McCann, Tracy Cocks

Host: Roxane Melnyk