Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) is a joint committee of Council co-administrated by The Region of Waterloo and City of Waterloo.

GRAAC works with local municipalities to create barrier-free communities and services. GRAAC is a cross-disability municipal advisory committee whose members advise the municipal Councils of the Region of Waterloo and City of Waterloo. Members are chosen for their experience in the field of disability, and are people with lived experience with disability issues.

GRAAC's Mission

The Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee helps the Region and City of Waterloo fulfill the purpose of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. They provide vision and advice regarding the removal of barriers (physical, architectural, technological, informational, communicational, attitudinal and policy/practice) at the Region and the City.

Join the Advisory Committee

GRAAC is currently recruiting for new members. If you are interested in joining the Advisory Committee, please fill out this application form. The application window will close on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Terms of Reference, Minutes and Agendas

GRAAC's Terms of Reference were updated and adopted the Region of Waterloo and City of Waterloo's Councils in Fall of 2026. The Terms of Reference as well as meeting minutes and agendas can be found on the Region of Waterloo Advisory Committees page. If you need alternate formats of any of the documents, please contact one of the staff listed below.

GRAAC contacts

Please contact us with any inquiries using the information provided below.

Region of Waterloo
Email: Haley Gienow-McConnell
Phone: 548-398-5439

City of Waterloo

Email: Amy Ross