HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-01 minutesClarington Accessibility Advisory Committee
April 5, 2018, 6:30 PM
MAC Meeting Room 3C
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Present: Shea -Lea Latchford (Chair)
Andre O'Bumsawin
Tim Van Leeuwen
Maureen Reed
Councillor Wendy Partner
Pinder DaSilva
Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer
Also Present: Andrea Nicholson — Accessibility Coordinator
Councillor Ron Hooper
Judy Hanson, Autism Home Base Durham (until 7:10 PM)
Regrets: Jacqui Watchorn
Sally Barrie
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM.
1. Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Tim Van Leeuwen, seconded by Andre O'Bumsawin
That the minutes of the meeting of March 1, 2018 be approved.
Carried
2. Presentation
(a) Judy Hanson, Autism Home Base Durham presented on autism spectrum
disorder, social -recreational needs of persons with autism and their caregivers,
techniques and services provided through Autism Home Base Durham Services.
3. Business Arising From Minutes
a) Introduction of New AAC members appointed by Council
Pinder DaSilva and Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer were welcomed to the Committee.
Each new member provided information on their background and interest in the
Committee.
b) AAC Awareness at Community Events — Maplefest Saturday May 5
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Andrea Nicholson reported that Tourism booth size and location are determined
by BIA. Andrea Nicholson will confirm with Tourism if there is space for AAC
members to share booth space at Maplefest. The Committee will establish a
schedule for May 5, as needed, at the May 3 AAC meeting.
c) May and June meeting dates
The Committee discussed meeting dates and agreed to continue to meet on the
first Thursday of the month for May and June and return to the first Wednesday
of the month in September.
d) Dynamic Symbol of Access
The Committee discussed Forward Movement and Dynamic Symbol of Access.
Andrea Nicholson reported that several AACs within the Region of Durham have
not endorsed the Forward Movement and have not recommended that their
municipal council adopt or use the dynamic symbol. One municipality in Durham
is recommending adoption of the symbol. The Committee is interested in the
outcome of the Durham Regional AACs decision particularly because Clarington
has regional roads. Committee members would like to review the information on
Forward Movement and the dynamic symbol again.
As there is no requirement to make a motion regarding the symbol, the
Committee decided to table this item.
e) Alzheimer Society Dementia awareness education — follow up
Councillor Partner reported she spoke to the Mayor and will address dementia
awareness education an upcoming meeting with the Mayor.
Andrea Nicholson reported that during the next rotation of presentations at
Management meetings (managers and non-affiliated staff), a request will be
made to invite Alzheimer Society of Durham Region to give a presentation as
part of the Clerk's Department presentation.
f) Accessibility Education Event for businesses within CIP areas
Councillor Hooper reported that the BIA's shopping event "Girls Night Out" is on
the same date at the Accessibility Education Event for businesses on Thursday
April 19, 2018. Andrea Nicholson reported that Faye Langmaid was aware of the
conflict and confirmed that the Accessibility Education Event will proceed as
planned. Several AAC members have indicated they plan to attend the
Accessibility Education Event. Materials will be available for AAC members to
distribute to business owners.
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4. New Business
a) Clarington Accessibility Awards
The Committee discussed the upcoming awards and will explore potential
nominees in all categories of accessibility — customer service, employment,
information and communications, and design of public spaces. The winner of the
Clarington Award is put forward for a Regional Award. Andrea Nicholson agreed
to send Committee members a nomination form. In 2017, Committee members
decided on the winner at the June meeting.
5. Regional Updates
a) Regional AAC — no updates
b) Durham Region Transit
Andrea Nicholson reported that the Accessibility Coordinators throughout
Durham Region met with Durham Region Transit to express collective concerns
brought forward from local residents including customer service, involving people
with disabilities in the planning process (such as reviewing new vehicle choice
prior to purchase or user testing new websites), communicating information with
accessibility coordinators and the public to ensure that residents are aware of
upcoming public information centres and other DIRT updates.
6. Other Business
a) National Access Awareness Week (NAAW) May 27 — June 2
The Committee requested a delegation to Council, flag raising and proclamation
in honour of NAAW.
b) Service Ontario
Councillor Partner reported that she received an accessibility concern regarding
Service Ontario Bowmanville. The Committee discussed that the concerns had
previously been addressed. Councillor Partner will be visiting Service Ontario
and will take a closer look at its accessibility and report back to the Committee.
7. Dates of May and June Meetings
Thursday May 3, 2018 at 6:30 PM, MAC Meeting Room 1A
Thursday June 7, 2018 at 6:30 PM, MAC Meeting Room 1A
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8. Adjournment
Moved by Andre O'Bumsawin, and seconded by Tim Van Leeuwen
That the meeting adjourn.
Carried
The meeting concluded at 8:07pm.
Chair
Secretary
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