9. Accessibility and Disabilities

Resolutions of Record

WHEREAS the health and safety of our members concerns all of us;

WHEREAS some facilities used for union functions have not been adapted to all our members needs; and

WHEREAS the accessibility to organized functions is sometimes restricted to those persons with disabilities.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT UTE complete a pre-assessment for accessibility of all facilities and technical aids required prior to the booking of a UTE sponsored event; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the pre-assessment be completed in consultation with the representative for the people with disabilities on the UTE Equal Opportunities Committee.

Adopted July 1996