Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda

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1.
Call to Order
 

2.
Land Acknowledgement Statement
 

We begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, comprised of the Ojibway, Odawa and Potawatomie Peoples.


To recognize the land is an expression of gratitude to those whose territory you reside on, and a way of honouring the Indigenous people who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial.


We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional First Nations and all the Original Peoples of Turtle Island.

3.
Recording of Attendance
 

4.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
 

5.
Adoption of the Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.2022-02-10_ECAAC_ Meeting Minutes_UA.pdf

February 10, 2022 Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes.

  • That the minutes of the February 10, 2022 meeting of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee be adopted as presented.

6.
Delegations and Presentations
 

6.1
Essex County Civic Centre Renovations
This item has attachments. 

1.Civic Centre Entrance Doors_UA.pdf

Randy Pearson, Supervisor - Facility Operations, County of Essex to provide a review of the Entrance Doors Upgrade, for the Essex County Civic Centre. 

7.
Communications
 

  • That Communications items listed on the agenda for March 10, 2022 be received and any noted actions taken. 

7.1
Accessibility Services Canada
 

Free Webinar - Hidden Mobility Disabilities


Research has defined hidden mobility disabilities (HMD) as being able to walk, but only for 35-50 feet, and being able to stand unsupported, but only for 1-2 minutes, without significant health consequences. In this webinar we explore the access barriers faced by those with hidden mobility disabilities and options for addressing those barriers.

7.2
Pathway to Potential (P2P)
 

7.3
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
 

7.4
AODA Alliance
 

What's New in Our Campaign - Latest News and Updates Online

7.5
Community Living Ontario
 

Upcoming Events - Find an event online

7.6
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
 

7.7
CityNews Ottawa
 

7.8
BBC News
 

7.9
Brock University
 

7.10
Bradford Today
 

7.11
CBC News
 

7.12
Province of Ontario
 

7.13
CBC News
 

7.14
CBC Radio
 

7.15
The Sun
 

8.
Reports from Administration
 

8.1
ECAAC 2022 Workplan
This item has attachments. 

1.2022_ECAAC Activities_UA.pdf

Review of the 2022 ECAAC Workplan, a document which is meant to be fluid and can change and be adapted as needed.  

9.
Unfinished Business
 

9.1
Guest Speakers Options
This item has attachments. 

1.MichaelJacques_1Pager_Oct2021_UA.pdf

Options to consider, should the ECAAC want to host an Accessibility Forum in 2022:

  • Julie Sawchuck - Author - Virtual session $950 plus tax, for 45 minute talk with 15 minute question period. 
  • Michael Jacques - Author - Bio Attached
  • Haben Girma - $7,500 USD for a 1 hour fireside chat or lecture style talks, including Q&A  Official Website
  • Laverne Jacobs - (Cost Pending) Biography Page (Not Available in 2022)
  • Maayan Ziv - $5,000 CAD for a keynote address  AccessNow Website 

  • That the ECAAC pursue booking a session with [guest speaker name] for a session in [month].

    or 

    That the ECAAC direct administration to continue to seek other options for guest speakers. 

    or

    That no action be taken with regard to booking a guest speaker for 2022. 

9.2
Social Media Updates
 

9.3
Accessibility Flag
 

Update for the Committee regarding the status of the Accessibility Flag. 

9.4
Joint Meeting of the Local AAC Chairs and Vice Chairs
 

Administration to provide an update regarding the scheduling process. 

9.5
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
 

Discussion regarding next steps for the MYAP. The ECAAC Workplan list the need to begin consultations in April. 

  • Feedback Form/Survey
  • Public Notice
  • Targeted groups (County Council, COE Departments, Local Municipalities, local agencies/boards/commissions, service/community groups, the public, other?)
  • A working draft of the 2023-2027 MYAP to be presented to ECAAC at April meeting

9.6
WE Check The Trails
 

Discussion regarding the state of Phase 1 and next steps to move to Phase 2 of the WECTC program. Sections of CWATS trails could be added to the feedback forms, in addition to the existing ERCA network. Next steps include, consultation with the CWATS Coordinator and County GIS personnel and possibly a delegation from CWATS to ECAAC.

10.
New Business
 

10.1
Delegation at Essex County Council
 

Discussion regarding theme/focus for the delegation.

  • Who will attend and what roles will you have?
  • What will the message be?
  • County Council meetings are May 18 or June 1 (June 1 is also Red Shirt Day) and National AccessAbility Week is May 29-June 1 

10.2
Accessibility Awareness Walk
 

Discussion regarding feasibility and planning for a tentatively scheduled June Accessibility Awareness Walk. 

  • Date possibilities
  • Location 

11.
Next Meeting Date
 

The next meeting of the ECAAC is scheduled for April 14, 2022, at 5:00 PM.  

12.
Adjournment
 

  • That the March 10, 2022 meeting of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee be adjourned at [TIME] PM.

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