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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-03 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MARCH 3, 2009, 6:00 P.M. MEETING ROOM 1A Present: David Kelly, Chair Elaine Simpson, Vice Chair Sally Barrie Keith Brettell Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer Councillor Ron Hooper Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk Ellen Atkinson, Recording Secretary 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Sally Barrie, seconded by Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer THAT the minutes of the meeting held on February 3, 2009 be approved. “CARRIED” 2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF LAST MEETING a) Accessibility Challenge – Verbal Report from David and Keith David and Keith provided the Committee with an outline of the proposal for the Accessibility Challenge Workshop for the Secondary Schools. They welcomed any suggestions/changes from the other Committee members. The estimated time to be set aside for this would be approximately 2 ½ hours and the purpose is to educate the youth about the challenges faced by people with disabilities by way of hands-on activities and discussions. All students interested in participating must receive prior approval from their parents or guardian(s). They briefly described the methods for executing the challenge, highlighting the types of activities to be performed by the students. Following the activities, all participating students would participate in a discussion on the types of challenges they faced when performing their assigned activities. A presentation and discussion would be provided to the students covering items such as; how to offer help, diplomacy, the Customer Services Standards, accessibility audit of the school, and a demonstration of the adaptive equipment incorporated on Keith’s vehicle. Clarington Accessibility - 2 - March 3, 2009 Advisory Committee Patti will contact the principal of Clarington Central Secondary School to inquire as to whether they would be interested in participating in the event. David, Keith, Elaine and Councillor Hooper volunteered to help at the Accessibility Challenge. b) Customer Service Standards – Verbal Update from Patti Patti confirmed that Accessibility Experts have been hired and a working group of staff members has been assembled to commence work on the requirements of the Customer Service Standards. The Consultants will be making a presentation at the Management meeting scheduled for March st 31. st On April 21 John Kiru, Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas, will be making a presentation at the Newcastle Community Hall and invitations to all three BIAs have been sent. An invitation will be extended to all members of Council to attend. 3. OTHER BUSINESS a) Accessibility Awareness Expo – Breaking Down Barriers The Accessibility Committees from across the Region are planning an event entitled “Accessibility Awareness Expo – Breaking Down Barriers” to be held in 2010. The Committee members were requested to advise if they are willing to assist with the following sub-committees in planning the event: ? Venue/Facility – Sally Barrie, Councillor Hooper ? Education/Awareness ? Service/Vendors ? Marketing/Advertising ? Guest Speakers/Sponsors – David Kelly b) Disability Accessibility Updates Correspondence from David Lepofsky, Chair, AODA Alliance was provided to the members and they were advised that if they are interested in receiving email updates to contact the AODA directly. c) Membership The Committee was informed of the resignation of Darlene Matthews. The appointment of a replacement member will be considered by the th General Purpose and Administration Committee on March 9. Clarington Accessibility - 3 - March 3, 2009 Advisory Committee d) DREN Gala – Accessibility Award Nominations The DREN EmployABILITY Gala Event will be held the third week of May and the Committee can put forward one nomination for this award. th Nominations will be considered at the April 7 meeting. e) OTHER Sylvia Japser-Fayer informed the Committee that she met with Mr. Dan Welsh at the Newcastle District Recreation Complex and stated that most of the items raised by the Committee during the tour of the facility have been addressed and the remaining ones will be rectified as well. 4. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on April 7, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A. 5. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. _________________________ Chair _________________________ Secretary