HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12-07 Minutes CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
December 7, 2011, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Keith Brettell, Chair
Sally Barrie
Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, Vice-Chair
Shea-Lea Latchford
Absent: Jennifer Forde
Tim Hick
David Kelly
Councillor Partner
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
There being no quorum present, no business was able to be conducted.
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Referred to next meeting.
2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
(a) Integrated Standard
A meeting was scheduled for November 24 with the Regional Coordinators
to review the Accessibility Directorate's (ADO) resources for
implementation, however the information has not yet been released. It
was therefore decided to postpone the meeting until such time as the
resources become available.
(b) Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay — Medal Bearer Marshall Hohmann
Speech
The organizers of the event indicated that, in the 72 days they had been
travelling and hearing speeches from heads of cities, Olympians and Para-
Olympians, Marshall's was the most inspirational speech they had heard.
As Marshall is non-verbal, he uses a computer which he controls with his
knee and/or head and the audio comes through the computer. The
organizers arranged for Marshall to meet Rick Hansen when the relay was
in Whitby.
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(c) Accessibility for Seniors in Orono
The Engineering Services Department has advised that in order for the
additional parking to be designated, a request would be required from the
AAC or the BIA. This item will be considered at the next Committee
meeting.
5. NEW BUSINESS
(a) 2012 Accessibility Plan - Draft
The draft 2012 Accessibility Plan was reviewed. Further information
pertaining to the Integrated Standard will be included once it is known. As
well, individual departmental activities in addressing accessibility will be
included.
5. REGIONAL UPDATE
Sally Barrie advised the Region held an awards ceremony celebrating
"International Day of Persons with Disabilities". Several groups and departments
were recognized and the Accessibility Committee participated in the event.
In an effort to commence the Regional newsletter, articles of interest are
requested from members of the area municipal accessibility advisory committee
members. Information should be forwarded to Tracey TynerCavanagh.
Scott Bremner, member of the Regional Committee, is seeking members of the
accessibility committees to appear on an upcoming episode of Forum on Abilities
on Rogers TV. The show will air January 19, 2012.
The Committee received a very informative presentation from John Byard,
Emergency Management Coordinator regarding Emergency Preparedness.
Mr. Byard will be invited to a future meeting of the Clarington Accessibility
Advisory Committee.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
(a) South Courtice Arena
The Municipal Clerk advised that the Community Services Department
has reviewed their policies with respect to waivers being required for
persons with disabilities to participate in public skating. , They have
determined that the waiver is not required and this practice has been
stopped.
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(b) Burketon Restaurant
The site plan for the Burketon restaurant was circulated, which shows an
accessible parking spot to the rear of the building.
(c) Durham Deaf Services
The Municipal Clerk advised that Durham Deaf Services has requested to
attend a committee meeting to provide an overview of their services. This
will be scheduled for the next meeting.
(d) Accessibility Training
Accessibility Training is being scheduled for January for those individuals
who were unable to attend the spring sessions.
7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday,
February 1, 2012 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Chair
Secretary