AMS Webinar #1: Role of BIAs in Accessible Main Streets

OBIAA has long been a champion of accessible main streets and businesses. In a new 4-part webinar series commencing on March 28th, BIAs and their business members will learn about how Ontario businesses are championing accessibility, including being more age-friendly; how BIAs can work more collaboratively with their local Accessibility Advisory Committee and municipal staff; how to remove, reduce, and prevent main street accessibility barriers; and how to tap into more tourism dollars.

These free webinars are part of OBIAA’s Accessible Main Streets Project and participants will get OBIAA’s new The Business of Accessibility Handbook which offers no cost/low cost ways that businesses and BIAs can be more accessible and inclusive.

Presenters

• Cathy Quinton, Leslieville BIA + Project Advisory Committee Member
• Debbie Kirwin, Municipal Accessibility Advisory Cttee Chair + Project Advisory Committee Member
• Sam McFarlane, Elgin County Accessibility Coordinator + Project Advisory Committee Member
• Sue Nicholson, Collingwood BIA

This webinar will explore the role that various community stakeholders play in making Ontario’s main streets, public spaces, and businesses more accessible. Drawing on the community consultations OBIAA held this past fall, the presenters will share the feedback and ideas gathered from these meetings.