HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 26, 2007Accessibility Advisory Committee
September 26, 2007
7:00 PM
CAO Boardroom
Attendees: Kelly Collins, Chair
Zoia Horne
Councillor Bonnie Littley
Lori Murray
Prem Noronha-Waldriff
Lisa Broad (Recording Secretary)
Absent: Stephen Little, Co-Chair
Garry Cuthbert
Aisha Nathifa Heywood
Item /
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items / Status
(include deadline as appropriate)
1.0
Adoption of Minutes – September 5, 2007
Kelly Collins, Chair
Minutes are yet to be approved.
Lisa to action.
2.0
Promotions - Flyer
All
Councillor Littley – Suggests that the Committee narrow down their focus before commencing. Through this flyer we should be asking the public to join us and to be more aware of accessibility
issues in their neighbourhood.
Next meeting – to discuss the idea of “piggybacking” on some event and setting up a booth to promote awareness of accessibility.
Logo – we could get the Graphics Designer to begin working on a look and a logo.
Will be using some catchy phrases and quotes throughout the flyer to attract people’s attention.
Discussion ensued with respect to the layout of the flyer. A mock-up was created and given to Councillor Littley. She will create electronic mock-up, which will then be brought back
to the committee for final review and approval. To be placed on the agenda for next meeting.
Prem will send to the Graphics Designer to create the flyer.
The list of contacts that will be placed on the flyer should also be on the website (if they aren’t already are). CNIB, DRT – Specialized Services, Durham Deaf Services, Regional Accessibility
Committee, further services & contact information.
Lisa to get exact wording for “50% of the AAC members should be from the disabled community”. Kelly to investigate if a parent can act on behalf of their disabled child by being a member
of the committee.
Councillor Littley to action.
Lisa to action.
Kelly to action.
Councillor Littley – Suggests that the Committee narrow down their focus before commencing. Through this flyer we should be asking the public to join us and to be more aware of accessibility
issues in their neighbourhood.
Next meeting – to discuss the idea of “piggybacking” on some event and setting up a booth to promote awareness of accessibility.
Logo – we could get the Graphics Designer to begin working on a look and a logo.
Will be using some catchy phrases and quotes throughout the flyer to attract people’s attention.
Discussion ensued with respect to the layout of the flyer. A mock-up was created and given to Councillor Littley. She will create electronic mock-up, which will then be brought back
to the committee for final review and approval. To be placed on the agenda for next meeting.
Prem will send to the Graphics Designer to create the flyer.
The list of contacts that will be placed on the flyer should also be on the website (if they aren’t already are). CNIB, DRT – Specialized Services, Durham Deaf Services, Regional Accessibility
Committee, further services & contact information.
Lisa to get exact wording for “50% of the AAC members should be from the disabled community”. Kelly to investigate if a parent can act on behalf of their disabled child by being a member
of the committee.
Councillor Littley to action.
Lisa to action.
Kelly to action.
3.0
Other Business & Adjournment
All
Kelly inquired about the Council’s reaction to Stephen’s presentation at Council in September. Councillor Littley said that Council was very impressed with the presentation.
4.0
Next Meeting
All
October 24, 2007
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm