HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-02Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee
October 2, 2019, 6:30pm
MAC Meeting Room 1A
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Present: Shea -Lea Latchford, Chair
Pinder DaSilva
Tim Van Leeuwen
Councillor Jones
Marina Ross
Sarah McConaghy
Catherine McConaghy
Also Present: Jeannette Whynot — Accessibility Coordinator
Sarah Taylor, Clarington resident
Regrets: Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, Vice -Chair
Deb Kalogris
The meeting was called to order at 6:33pm.
1. Approval of September 2019 Meeting Minutes
Moved by Sarah McConaghy and seconded by Marina Ross,
That the minutes of the September 4th, 2019 meeting be approved.
Carried
2. Discussion: Committee Goals and Work Plan
Jeannette Whynot provided the Committee with a copy of the previous committee work
plan and explained the purpose of developing one. Now that the Committee has had a
few meetings, it was an appropriate time to set goals and priorities for their term.
The Committee worked through past goals and projects and brainstormed new projects
& initiatives for their term. Ms. Whynot will update the work plan chart based on the
ideas brought forward and will provide the Committee with an updated version for their
approval at the November 6t" meeting.
3. 2019 Budget Review
Ms. Whynot advised the Committee that the majority of their budget had been spent for
the year, but would provide a more detailed update in November once purchases were
processed.
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Ms. Whynot requested suggestions for informative or inspirational speakers in support
of staff development/training. Pinder DaSilva suggested the Canadian Centre for
Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) and John Draper — Together We Rock.
Ms. Whynot advised that she would look into the suggestions made and requested that
if other ideas come up to email her directly.
4. AppleFest Coverage
Committee members were asked to volunteer for two hour shifts at AppleFest. Ms.
Whynot advised she would send out a summary email with everyone's shifts and
information on where the tent would be.
5. Updates:
Joint Durham Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting & Awards Night
To be held at the Region of Durham on October 30t". Information and registration
information will be sent via email to all Committee members.
MAC Accessible Entrance
The Committee was advised that the power -door operator in the vestibule was relocated
making it easier for people with disabilities to access
Letter to Metrolinx re: Bus Service Reduction
A letter has been drafted but not sent as of yet. Given the challenges faced with the GO
Train extension, extra consideration needs to be given prior to a letter being sent. While
it is not expected to cause any issues, due diligence is required. An update will be
provided at the next meeting.
6. Other Business
Sarah Taylor brought forward the need to address respecting washroom spaces and
respecting accessible parking spaces. In particular, she noted that at South Courtice
Arena people use the accessible spaces as drop off points. Ms. Whynot advised she
would bring this to the attention of the Community Services Department for action.
Marina Ross would like to see the #RespectTheSpace campaign address respecting
invisible disabilities at parking spaces. She's seen people get hassled because they
didn't "look" disabled. Ms. Whynot advised that is something the municipality can look
into as they continue making content for this initiative.
Shea -Lea Latchford advised the Committee she was pleased with some of the updates
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happening at Union Station in Toronto. In comparison to her last trip there she found it
easier to navigate this time around.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Pinder DaSilva and seconded by, Sarah McConaghy
That the meeting adjourn (end).
Carried
The meeting concluded at 7:51 pm.
Chair
Secretary
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