Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee - Thursday, April 9, 2026

The Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee met on April 9, 2026, to discuss several projects related to accessibility and community infrastructure. Key procurement-related discussions included the county's tourism wayfinding and heritage signing strategy, which is nearing completion and will be presented to council for approval. The strategy incorporates accessibility considerations such as signage design, placement, and the use of universally recognized symbols. Additionally, the committee reviewed the Municipality of Temp Center's waiting pool replacement project, which involved a recent tender process facilitated by the community procurement team. The new pool will feature a beach entry for improved accessibility and enhanced safety features. The committee also acknowledged recent funding awards for accessible playground equipment and a wheelchair swing project, with ongoing grant applications to support these initiatives. No formal votes on procurement were recorded during the meeting, but motions to receive reports were moved and seconded. The committee also discussed concerns about the proper installation of tactile bump pads in the community, with plans to investigate and address these issues.