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CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 7, 2012, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, Chair
Shea-Lea Latchford, Vice Chair
Andrea Horgan
Councillor Partner
Absent: Sally Barrie
Tim Hick
Jennifer Forde
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
1. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER
Andrea Horgan was introduced to the Committee.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Shea-Lea Latchford, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the minutes of the meeting of September 5, 2012 be approved.
"CARRIED"
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
(a) Outreach
The Committee agreed that public education is a priority. Jennifer Cooke,
Manager of Communications and Marketing, will be approached to
determine if the Committee can work with the Municipality in their display
areas for Maplefest and Applefest. This matter will be discussed at the
next meeting.
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee Resolution Regarding Service
Animal Registration
Correspondence dated September 20, 2012 from Pat Madill, Regional
Clerk, advising that Regional Council has passed a resolution urging the
Ontario government to provide service animal registration for persons with
disabilities, was received for information.
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(b) Employee Workplace Emergency Response Plan
In accordance with the AODA, Integrated Accessibility Standards, the
Municipality is required to provide employees with individual employee
workplace emergency response plans when necessary. Information
regarding this requirement was discussed and approved. An information
bulletin is being circulated to all staff members requesting that they self
identify if there is a need for an accommodation.
(c) Accessibility Policy in Accordance with the AODA
The Committee reviewed the draft Accessibility Policy which has been
prepared in accordance with the AODA. This policy incorporates the
Customer Service Policy which was previously adopted by Council. The
Municipal Clerk provided an explanation of the various requirements of the
legislation and how the policy addresses each one. As the Committee had
no concern with the policy, a report will be prepared for Council's
consideration and approval.
5. REGIONAL UPDATE
There was no Regional update available.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Partner requested an update on the installation of a ramp to the front
door of the Orono Library. She will follow up with the Director of Operations.
Information from Elections Ontario entitled "2011 October General Election
Returning Officer's Report on Accessibility for Electors with Disabilities" was
distributed for information purposes.
7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday,
December 5, 2012 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m._
Chaim
( Secretary