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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 24, 2010 City 00 Minutes I Meeting. Summary Accessibility Advisory Committee i Wednesday, March 24, 2010 PICKERING 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Attendees: Keith Falconer, Chair Councillor Littley Terence Arvisais Aisha Natifa-Heywood Marilyn Wallace Susan Wilkinson Stephanie Wilson Prem Noronha-Waldriff Linda Roberts, Recording Secretary Absent: Stephen Little, Co-Chair Gwelda MacDonald-Tuttle Item / Details 8 Discussion Conclusion Action Items /Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 1.0 Welcome K. Falconer welcomed everyone to the meeting. 2.0. Adoption of Minutes - March 3, 2010 All The agenda action items were reviewed. P. Noronha-Waldriff provided an update on all action items from the previous minutes. Moved by T. Arvisais Seconded by S. Wilkinson That the minutes of the March 3, 2010 meeting be adopted. CARRIED 3.0 Workplace Brochure All K. Falconer provided an update on the workplace brochure in the absence of G. MacDonald-Tuttle. A copy of the proposed brochure was handed out to members. P. Noronha-Waldriff noted the fact that this brochure had been started two years ago, prior to the Ministry producing a brochure in this respect, which is available on the Ministry's website. She noted we may want to revisit the purpose behind this brochure. Page 1 CORP0228-2/02 Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Committee to table this discussion until the April meeting to decide whether or not to pursue this, due to the duplication aspect as well as the costs involved. PreSentationto Council` K. Falconer provided an update with respect to presenting the Committee's 2009 annual report and 2010 workplan to Council for approval in April He noted that he had submitted a delegation request for K. Falconer, G. MacDonald-Tuttle and S. Little to appear at the K. Falconer to action April 19th Council meeting to the Clerk's Office. He also noted that he would be forwarding the annual report and workplan for inclusion in the April agenda as well. The use of a power point presentation was also discussed and P. Noronha-Waldriff to P. Noronha-Waldriff volunteered to prepare this for the April action meeting as well. K. Falconer encouraged all members to attend this meeting in support of the Committee. 5.0 Re ` Tonal Expo -,Update All P. Noronha-Waldriff provided the Committee with an update- with respect to the Regional Expo. She referred to emails she had forwarded to members with respect to volunteers for the event which will be held June 16 and 17. She noted the 3 main positions required: registration/greeter, vendor relief and way finding (assisting people from the parking lot). She also provided a draft copy of the event which was passed around for members to view. The following information was provided; • Event to be held at UOIT - Health & Wellness Centre • Volunteers would be required for2 hour shifts • All Accessibility Committees are expected to participate • Justine Hines would be attending • Will be a good opportunity to come out and see how these events are run and possibly meet potential speakers for the Committee's own event to be held in October P. Noronha-Waldriff requested members let her know if they would be available for this event. Page 2 CORP0228-2/02 6.0 Accessibility Awareness' Event All Falconer provided an overview of the items which need t K. to be finalized in the near future: Date It was the consensus of the Committee to hold the event on October 2nd in Centre Court at the Pickering Town Centre. P. Noronha-Waldriff to confirm with mall and set up meeting. P. Noronha-Waldriff to action Vendor/sponsor list It was suggested the expo list be combined with the list S. Wilkinson had prepared for guest speakers/organizations for our general meetings. Keynote speakers Discussion ensued with respect to key note speakers and the costs involved. Obtaining sponsors was discussed in order to offset these fees. A number of possibilities for speakers as follows: • Justin Hines • Eric Fleming (former track & field paralympian) P. P. Noronha-Waldriff to Noronha-Waldriff to contact action • A. Natifa-Heywood suggested two contacts she would A. Natifa-Heywood to pursue (Anthony Lue as well as a singer) action • Try to obtain at least 5 - 8 speakers/singers/musicians • Keep presentations short (5 - 10 minutes) • Check Paralympic website for videos, etc. • Children's games • Banners Volunteers P. Noronha-Waldriff noted 10 youth have signed up to volunteer which will contribute to their community service hours. S. Wilkinson noted she had emailed the list of meeting dates P. Noronha-Waldriff to for the subcommittee to those who had volunteered. P. Noronha-Waldriff noted she would forward this information action again. It was suggested the times for the event would be 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Page 3 CORP0228-2/02 7:0 Site plan Review P. Noronha-Waldriff advised the Committee that comments had been provided with respect to the Kinsmen Field House to the Planning & Development Department and that there were no further comments or concerns at this time. 8.0 COAAC - Coalition of Accessibility Advisory Committees K. Falconer advised the Committee he had received emails from the Coalition of Accessibility Advisory Committees and questioned whether this was something the Committee would S. Wilkinson to action like to pursue. S. Wilkinson offered to look into this and find out more on the coalition. 9.0 Human Rights and Persons with Intellectual Disabilities A. Natifa-Heywood informed the Committee she had received an email from Human Rights and Persons with Intellectual Disabilities regarding an upcoming conference. This was received for information. 10.0 Other'Business &.Ad'ournment 10.1) S. Wilkinson informed the Committee that Durham Head Injury had been confirmed to attend the May meeting. She also noted the Heart & Stroke Foundation would possibly attend a Fall meeting. 10.2) K. Falconer informed the Committee that the City of Pickering was hosting a Sustainable Pickering Day this Saturday (March 27) at the Pickering Town Centre, Centre Court and encouraged the membership to attend, suggesting this could be another good opportunity to see how an event of this nature is run. 10.3) P. Noronha-Waldriff suggested members contact her if they have any further suggestions for entertainers for the accessibility awareness event. Moved by Councillor Littley. Seconded by S. Wilson That the meeting be adjourned. CARRIED 11.0 Next Meeting The next meeting has been scheduled for April 28, 2010. Meeting Adjourned: 8:25 pm Copy: City Clerk Page 4 CORP0228-2/02