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CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 11, 2004 6:30 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present: David Kelly, Chair
Sandra Crandall
Tim Hick
Keith Kelly
Darlene Matthews
Pat Rundle
Evylin Stroud
Walter Zutell
Councillor Adrian Foster
Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Also Present: Ron Collis, Collis and Reed Research
Regrets: Brian Duffey
Suzanne Worman
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Evylin Stroud, seconded by Pat Rundle
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on October 7, 2004 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
Moved by Evylin Stroud, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the Draft Accessibility Plan be finalized for December 2, 2004.
“CARRIED”
3. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Business Awards of Excellence
Evylin Stroud generated ideas for the Accessibility Checklist ie. make store aisles
wider, seats for customers to sit and rest, fonts on signs larger and clearer, etc.
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Keith Kelly also has some helpful ideas for visually impaired people for the
Accessibility Checklist. He suggested a wind chime at the entrance of the store,
display counters should have a four inch toe plate for a cane to travel against,
debit control should have raised number pods with stick on bumps, etc.
Members discussed other ideas to be added to the checklist as follows:
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remove all displays inside entrance way
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doors to be an accessible width for wheelchairs/walkers
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counter top heights to be lowered
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buzzer/bell to be installed outside of store to make staff aware that
customer assistance is needed
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sensitivity training
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signage on sidewalks to be eliminated for the visually impaired
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door mats to be flush with the floor
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magnetic door openers
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alarm systems both audible and visual
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provide delivery services
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drive through grocery stores
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pics symbols for people who are unable to read the English Language
b) Transportation
Pat Rundle advised that there have been nothing to review since the last
meeting.
c) Operations
Adrian Foster will bring to the attention of Fred Horvath the snow build up at
Intersection of Mearns Avenue and King Street in the winter months.
d) Site Plan Review
Evylin Stroud advised of is concerns with the site plan for the medical building
addition.
These concerns will be directed to the owners of the building and to the architect.
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4. NEW BUSINESS
a) November 9, 2004 Ontario Propane Explosion
Questions were raised with respect to the recent evacuation and methods
of moving persons with disabilities. This matter will be discussed a the
next meeting.
b) Swing Set
Walter Zutell determined that on a handicapped swing set will cost
approximately about $1000.00 U.S.
Sandra Crandall stated that she knows of someone that can make the
swing set and will confirm a price.
c) Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Funds
Councillor Foster advised the Committee that the grant application for the
Municipality’s share of the monies raised during the Rick Hansen Wheels
in Motion Event has been submitted but he has not yet had a reply. The
paths at the Darlington Provincial Park will be tested to determine their
suitability for the 2005 Wheels in Motion event.
The fundraising Target for the 2005 Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion has
been set at $15,000.00
d) Accessible Picnic Tables
Councillor Foster stated that the Rotary Club of Bowmanville may like to
donate money for two accessible picnic tables.
e) Regional Accessibility Advisory Meeting
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The Regional Accessibility Advisory meeting will be held February 1 at
the Whitby Centennial Building at 3400 Centre Street, Whitby.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
There were no items of Other Business to be discussed at this meeting.
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7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on December 2, 2004 at
6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 1A at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Adrian Foster, seconded by Tim Hick
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:06 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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Chair
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Secretary