HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-11-02Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee
Minutes for the meeting of
November 02, 2022 6:30 p.m.
Hybrid via Microsoft Teams and in person at the Municipal
Administrative Center
If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility
Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131.
Present: Shea -Lea Latchford, Chair (in person)
Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, Vice -Chair (in person)
Sarah McConaghy
Marina Ross
Deb Kalogris
Also Present: Laila Shafi, Temporary Accessibility Coordinator (in person)
Regrets: Pinder DaSilva
Catherine McConaghy
Tim Van Leeuwen
Sarah Taylor
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
2. Declaration of Interest
None
3. Land Acknowledgement Agreement
4. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes
That the minutes of the meeting of October 12, 2022 be approved. Moved by Marina
Ross, seconded by Sarah McConaghy.
Carried
Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes — November 2, 2022
5. Business Arising from Previous Meeting Minutes
5.1 Durham Region Transit (DRT) on Demand Concerns:
• Laila updated that she had connected with Jamie Austin of DRT to communicate
the concerns brought by committee members regarding Voyago and the training
of staff on safe transportation for people with mobility devices.
• Question also asked about regular services to areas like Newcastle that have on
demand services only.
• Gained an understanding of how DRT is currently functioning, and residents are
encouraged to provide feedback for continuous improvement. Some questions
remain, which will be followed up on.
5.2 Accessibility Day Celebrations — Durham Region:
• Clarington AAC had nominated Kingsway Hardware's owner Chico Khan for
his exceptional Customer Service, and he has won the accessibility award for
Durham Region;
• The awards will be virtual and held November 22nd, for which the AAC has
been emailed invitations.
• Honorariums also given to all AAC members on behalf of Durham Region for
their service.
5.3 EAF Grant Funding Opportunity:
• Grant funding opportunity from the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)
• An application has been submitted to support accessible upgrades to the
Newcastle Arena.
6. New Business
• Laila asked to look at the tactile walking indicators in the library to see if they
are a tripping hazard when walking. Laila will connect with building services.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, Seconded by Deb Kalogris.
That the meeting be adjourned
Carried
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Next meeting Tentative: Wednesday December 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. via
Microsoft Teams and at the Town Hall
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