Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

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Online Attendance Only
Committee Members:
  • Debbie Alexander
  • Christine Easterbrook, Chair
  • Brad Frenette
  • Diana Kirkbride
  • Gord Queen
Absent:
  • Rachel Jewell
  • Stephanie Olewski
Administration:
  • Katherine Hebert
  • Crystal Sylvestre

1.
Call to Order
 

The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM.

2.
Recording of Attendance
 

All members were in attendance virtually, with the exception of Stephanie Olewski and Rachel Jewell who sent their regrets.

3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
 

There were no conflicts of pecuniary interest declared.

4.
Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes
 

  • Moved ByGord Queen
    Seconded ByDebbie Alexander

    That the minutes of the September 16, 2021 meeting of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee be adopted as presented.

    Carried

5.
Delegations and Presentations
 

There were no delegations or presentations scheduled.

6.
Communications
 

  • Moved ByGord Queen
    Seconded ByDiana Kirkbride

    That items listed on the October 14, 2021 Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee Agenda as Communications, be received.

    Carried

6.1
AODA Toolbox
 

September 2021 - View the Issue Online

The opportunity to provide feedback regarding education standards for Kindergarten to Grade 12 and post-secondary has been extended to November 1, 2021.

6.2
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
 

6.3
AODA Alliance
 

6.4
Ontario Government
 

6.5
Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
 

6.6
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)
 

6.7
Pathway to Potential
 

Monthly Newsletter and Information Sharing Online

6.8
Town of Tecumseh - Committee Opening
 

The Town of Tecumseh is accepting applications for the Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee (TAAC). Read about the TAAC mandate, and apply online on the Town of Tecumseh Website

6.9
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
 

October 20, 2021 - Four part webinar series 'Advocacy 101' starting on October 20th. Register Online

6.10
Global Accessibility News
 

October 2021 - Latest News 

7.
Unfinished Business
 

7.1
Social Media Updates
 

The Chair provided a brief update on the activities on the ECAAC social platforms. She further requested that anyone wishing to share material on these platforms can forward it on to herself or post it directly to the pages.

7.2
WE Check The Trails (WECTC)
This item has attachments. 

1.20210917Letter_ERCA_TrailsRecommendations_UA.pdf

September 24, 2021 - Letter to ERCA RE ECAAC Recommendations #1 WECTC

The Chair noted that the attached letter including the recommendation of the ECAAC was sent to ERCA for consideration on September 24, 2021.  

7.3
ECAAC 2022
 

Discussion RE ECAAC Platform for 2022

Suggestions for 2022 initiatives include:

  • Development of a flag for AccessAbility week (In conjunction with local lower-tier AACs. To be discussed at the local joint chairs meeting.)
  • Investigate options to invite a speaker or series of speakers for 2022.
  • We Check the Trails campaign continues,
  • Host an Accessibility Awareness walk in combination with the We Check the Trails.

The committee will continue to investigate new initiatives and compile list over time. 

8.
Reports and Questions
 

  • That the County of Essex Land Acknowledgement Statement information be received. 

8.1
Land Acknowledgement Statement
This item has attachments. 

1.2021-1006-CCS-R008-MB Land Acknowledgement.pdf
2.2021-10-06_204-2021_Memo - Birch - Land Acknowledgement Statement_UA.pdf

Information report RE County of Essex Land Acknowledgement Statement, adopted by Essex County Council on October 6, 2021.  

The Chair updated the committee regarding County Council's decision to include a Land Acknowledgement Statement at the beginning of all public meetings.  This item will be added to the ECAAC agenda going forward.

9.
New Business
 

9.1
ECAAC Meeting Time
 

Discussion RE ECAAC Meeting Time Change to 5PM

The Committee agreed to move the meeting time to 5:00 pm going forward.

  • Moved ByGord Queen
    Seconded ByBrad Frenette

    That the ECAAC meetings will commence at 5:00PM starting with the next meeting.

    Carried

10.
Next Meeting Date
 

Discussion RE next ECAAC meeting date. November 11th is the Remembrance Day Holiday and falls on the usual meeting date.

It was determined that the November meeting would be difficult to reschedule.  Consensus was to forego the November meeting.

The next ECAAC meeting will be December 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM. 

11.
Adjournment
 

  • Moved ByBrad Frenette
    Seconded ByDebbie Alexander

    That the October 14, 2021 meeting of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee be adjourned at 3:22 PM.

    Carried
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