About Us


What is the ACPD?

The ACPD stands for the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities.


What does the ACPD do?

The Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities recommends to the City of Hamilton policy, procedure and standards that address the needs and concerns of all disabilities. Our task is to identify barriers in municipal programs and try to prevent new barriers from being created in accordance with the ODA (Ontarians with Disabilities Act) and the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) in matters of Customer Service, Employment, Transportation, Design of Public Spaces and Information and Communication.


Who Are The ACPD

The Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities is comprised of citizens of the City of Hamilton with a diverse range of disabilities that strive to consider the needs of all in order to make this city a more inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible place to live.

For more information, please visit our listing on the city’s website.


This photo was taken on December 3rd, 2020. It was taken in front of City Hall and has several members of the ACPD posing for the photo with the Hamilton sign in the background. There are thirteen people arrayed in a semicircle. They are all masked and dressed for cold weather. Some are holding signs in support of person with invisible disabilities.
International Day for Persons with Disabilities December 03, 2020
ACPD Members in Attendance From Left to Right

James Kemp, Lance Dingman, Tim Nolan, Kim Nolan, Shahan Aaron, Tom Manzuk, Patty Cameron, Anthony Frisina, Paula Kilburn, Jayne Cardno


This photo was taken outside of City Hall and has the Hamilton sign in the background. There are several members of the committee in the foreground. There is nine people in total all arrayed in a sparse semi-circle. There are various mobility aids in view and it is darkly lit.
International Day for Persons with Disabilities December 3rd, 2021
ACPD Members in Attendance From Left to Right

Mark McNeil, Robert Semkow, Anthony Frisina, Paula Kilburn, Levi Janosi, Jayne Cardno, Tom Manzuk, James Kemp