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Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee
March 2, 2016, 6:00 P.M.
Meeting Room 1A
Present: Councillor Partner
Shea-Lea Latchford
Jacquie Watchorn
Maureen Reed
Also Present: Jeannette Whynot – Accessibility Coordinator
Regrets: André O’Bumsawin
Tim Van Leeuwen
Sally Barrie
John Sturdy
There being no quorum present, no official business was able to be conducted.
1. Adoption of Minutes
To be considered at the next meeting.
2. Presentation
No presentations
3. Business Arising From Minutes
(a) Newcastle Shoppers Drug Mart Accessibility
The Committee members present discussed the concerns raised about the
accessibility of Newcastle Shoppers Drug mart. There being no quorum present,
no decisions were made on how to proceed as a Committee.
(b) Freedom of Information (FOI) Request
The Accessibility Coordinator advised the Committee that she just recently
received a copy of the most recent contract between ServiceOntario Bowmanville
and the Government of Ontario. The Committee was advised that an update will
be provided at a later date once the Accessibility Coordinator has had an
opportunity to review the document.
(c) AAC Terms of Reference
The Accessibility Coordinator provided the Committee with a draft copy of the
updated Terms of Reference. Background on why the Terms of Reference
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required and update was given. The Committee reviewed each section of the
document and provided their feedback to the Accessibility Coordinator.
There being no quorum present, the AAC’s Terms of Reference will be added to
next month’s agenda for Committee approval.
4. New Business
(a) Correspondence
(b) Certified for Access
Committee members were provided information on the Government of Ontario’s
Certified for Access initiative. Members were advised that the project is moving
quickly but there is an opportunity to participate online if they are interested in
doing so.
5. Regional Update
Shea-Lea Latchford advised the Committee that she will be attending a regional
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AAC Chair’s meeting on March 15. She will report back to the Committee at the
next meeting.
On behalf of Sally Barrie, the Accessibility Coordinator advised the Committee
that the regional AAC meeting and awards ceremony is tentatively booked for
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September 20. Similar to last year, the Committee will have the opportunity to
nominate a Clarington business/individual for an accessibility Award.
6. Other Business
N/A
7. Date of Next Meeting
Wednesday April 6, 2016 at 6:00 PM.
8. Adjournment
The meeting ended at 7:30pm
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Chair
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Secretary