Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

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Date:
Meeting Time:
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Location:
Essex County Civic Centre - Room D
360 Fairview Avenue West
Second Floor
Essex Ontario N8M 1Y6
Committee Members:
  • Christine Easterbrook, Chair
  • Gord Queen, Vice Chair
  • Therese Lecuyer
  • John Boyko
  • Charles Wimperis
  • Debbie Alexander
  • Rosemary Cobby
Administration:
  • Renée Trombley
  • Katherine Hebert

The Chair noted that all members of the ECAAC were present.

There were no conflicts of pecuniary interest declared.

  • 27-2017
    Moved ByMs. Lecuyer
    Seconded ByMr. Queen

    That the minutes of the August 10, 2017 meeting of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee be adopted as presented.

Carried
  • 28-2017
    Moved ByMs. Alexander
    Seconded ByMs. Cobby

    That the correspondence for the September 20, 2017 meeting be received. 

     

Carried

5.1.5

The Chair expressed her disbelief that there are still people who think that a person with a disability automatically should not have children. 

Ms. Cobby indicated that Dr. Grandin has been the speaker at local conferences in the past and expressed that she gives a very good presentation. 

Discussion took place with regard to independant people that have disabilities and the deterent that exists to these individuals when it comes to working and receiving ODSP benefits. 

Follow up on the visit to Sun Parlor Home in August. 

Ms. Cobby indicated that there was also a suggestion that the outdoor courtyard cement sidewalk have a handrail installed to assist residents with stability when walking. The rail could be installed to one side of the sidewalk so to not interfere with the width needed for wheelchair navigation. 

The Chair raised the issue of following up on the progress of renovations at SPH and suggestions that the ECAAC have made.

Ms. Trombley indicated that there is an opportunity for the committee to visit Sun Parlor Home at regular intervals to see the progress.

It was noted that the committee should visit the Sun Parlor Home at least one time per term of Council.

Mr. Boyko questioned whether the ECAAC could review the plans for the facility prior to construction and provide feedback on the plans to the Administration.

Ms. Trombley indicated that an inquiry could be made on behalf of the ECAAC to request that the plans be reviewed prior to construction.  

 

Ms. Trombley provided an overview of the confirmed speakers, schedule for the event, budget, and options for the committee to consider for engagement of the attendees during networking/refreshment breaks.

Discussion took place regarding the use of the Data On The Spot (DOTS) devices for attendee engagement. It was decided that the DOTS would be utilized and that Ms. Trombley would facilitate their use with Mr. Boyko. 

It was decided that the introductions to the sessions would be as follows: Ms. Easterbook would deliver the Welcome and Introductionto Tracy Schmitt, Ms. Alexander would introduce Career Compass, Mr. Wimperis would introduce the Accessibility Directorate and Mr. Queen would manage the closing remarks with the whole committee as backup. 

Discussion took place with regard to marketing methods and materials and the committee decided on a design and strategy. It was noted that adminsitration would circulate the poster to the committee for sharing and would deliver to media outlets and physically post at local public facilities. Items to use as promotional handouts were also briefly discussed. 

Mr Queen offered to invite Group Hug Apparel to the information booths at the event.

It was noted that those participating in the information booths would be able to purchase a lunch ticket for $20. 

Discussion took place with regard to placing directional signs at key intersection on route to the event site to make clear the location of the event. 

Ms. Lecuyer offered to lend a hand with the morning registrations. 

  • 29-2017
    Moved ByMr. Queen
    Seconded ByMr. Wimperis

    That the ECAAC place the order for the DOTS machines for use at the workshop. 

  • 30-2017
    Moved ByMr. Queen
    Seconded ByMs. Cobby

    That Group Hug Apparel be invited to the information booths at the Workshop. 

Carried
Carried

Discussion took place with regard to the Facebook Poll Questions. Ms. Cobby noted that she would look after posting the polls. 

Mr. Queen requested that any specific feedback that is received be shared with local municipalities and their Accessibility Committees. 

 

Ms. Trombley registerd the remaining ECAAC members that had not been registered to the ECAAC Facebook account. 

The next meeting of the ECAAC will be the 2017 Accessibility Workshop - Heritage Park Aliance Church - October 24, 2017

It was noted that ECAAC members arrive at 8:30 AM. 

  • 31-2017
    Moved ByMs. Lecuyer
    Seconded ByMr. Boyko

    That the September 14, 2017 meeting of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee be adjourned at 4:35 PM.

Carried