2003/04/07The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 12 April 7, 2003
Moved by Alderman PUTTICK
Seconded by Alderman IOANNONI
WHEREAS Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first
three years of life; and
WHEREAS 20,000 people in Ontario today have autism or some form of Autism Spectrum
Disorder; and
WHEREAS this learning disability can be treated with a program of intensive one-on-one care; and
WHEREAS a program called Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IB1) has proven successful in
helping children with autism learn and develop; and
WHEREAS according to media reports, approximately 900 Ontario children are on a waiting list
for IBI; and
WHEREAS govemmem-funded IBI is only available until a child reaches six years old; and
WHEREAS Ontario School boards do not have sufficient funding to provide students with autism
with specialized curriculum material, assisfive technology, specialized staff such as autism teachers
and speech and language therapists, and educational assistants; and
WHEREAS the Provincial Government has committed $100 million by 2006/2007 for services for
children with autism; and
WHEREAS despite the much-needed infusion of resources from the Province, the services do not
include extension of IBI funding.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Premier Emie Eves and Minister of Community,
Family and Children Services, Brenda Elliot, be called upon to direct resources to extending [BI
funding to children of school age; and
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FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Provincial Government endeavour to provide IBI for
the Ontario children currently on lists waiting to receive this specialized treatment; and
FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED THAT specialized teachers and curriculum be provided to school
children with autism, similar to educational accommodation currently available to the deaf and blind.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
The motion Carded with Aldermen Campbell, Federow and Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on
conflicts of interest.
CITY CLERK
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MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 11 April 7, 2003
Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
RESOLVED THAT thc Council of the Corporation of thc City of Niagara Falls reaffirms
the passing of By-law 2003-48, a by-law to provide zoning regulations for the Miller Road Estates
(North) draft plan of subdivision.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
The motion Carried with Alderman Federow abstaining from the vote on a conflict
Of int~re~ and With all others voting in favour.
CITY CLERK
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MAYOR