Accessibility Advisory Committee MinutesTuesday, September 05, 2023 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.Virtual MeetingPresent:Larry BrualVictoria FormusaColleen HaleyLiam LacyAdam LamplughMike MoraitesPaul ScottRegrets:Anisa CapenerDenise LaframboiseMichael RichardsMarta SwirydowiczAlso Present:Councillor Cardwell, Mayor's DesignateMichele Cotton, Staff Liaison, Accessibility CoordinatorHeather Ellis, Recording Secretary, Council and Committee Coordinator1.Call to Order 2.Declarations of Conflict of Interest There were no declarations of conflict of interest.3.Approval of Previous Minutes Recommendation:Moved byLiam LacyThat the Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes of June 6, 2023 be approved.Carried4.Presentations There were no presentations.5.Delegations There were no delegations.6.General Business and Reports 6.12022-2026 Accessibility Plan Consultation and Next Steps Michele Cotton stated that the Accessibility Working Group prepared vision statements for each of the accessibility standards. Ms. Cotton requested feedback from the Committee regarding the proposed vision statements. Discussion ensued regarding: the overall vision and customer service standard statements; and, the action items outlined in the 2022-2026 Accessibility Plan Strategic Statements including information and communication standards, employment, design of public spaces, and transportation (taxicabs). 6.2Work Plan Update Michele Cotton requested feedback from the Committee regarding the Work Plan and suggested Members bring forward ideas for discussion at the January 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.6.3Accessibility Award Nominee Michele Cotton advised that the Committee nominated Melly’s Café for the Accessibility Award.6.4Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee and Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Meeting Planning Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 7:00 p.m.Michele Cotton stated that the October meeting would be a joint meeting with the Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. Ms. Cotton advised that the meeting would focus on joint project planning and collaboration regarding educational events and activities. Discussion ensued regarding: supporting people and community groups who are advocates of accessibility, diversity, and inclusion; and, reviewing previous joint projects and events. 6.5Regional Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, November 7, 2023Michele Cotton advised that the Regional Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting would be held on the same date and time as the Accessibility Advisory Committee’s November 7, 2023 meeting. Ms. Cotton stated that Committee Members were invited to attend the Regional Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting and suggested that Members attend the Regional meeting on November 7, 2023 in lieu of the regular Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.Recommendation:Moved byAdam LamplughThat the Accessibility Advisory Committee’s regular November 7, 2023 meeting be cancelled to accommodate Member’s attending the Regional Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.Carried7.Correspondence There was no correspondence.8.Council Update Councillor Cardwell provided an update regarding the Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant application to assist businesses in becoming more accessible.9.Other Business There was no other business.10.Next Meeting Paul Scott provided a reminder that the next regular Committee meeting would be held on January 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.11.Adjournment Recommendation:Moved byLiam LacyThat the meeting adjourn.CarriedThe meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. Note: These minutes were approved by the Accessibility Advisory Committee on January 2, 2024.No Item Selected This item has no attachments.