Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting AgendaMeeting #:Date:Thursday, February 10, 2022Meeting Time: 5:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.Location:Online Attendance Only1.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 1.2022-01-13_ECAAC_ Meeting Minutes_UA.pdfMinutes of the January 13, 2022 Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting. That the minutes of the January 13, 2022 meeting of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee be adopted as presented.6.Delegations and Presentations There are no delegations scheduled for February 10, 2022.7.Communications That the items listed as Communications on the ECAAC Agenda for February 10, 2022 be received as information and any noted actions taken. 7.1Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act AODA Resources Online7.2AODA Alliance What's New in Our Campaign - Latest News and Updates OnlineThe Agenda with Steve Paikin on TVO7.3Statistics Canada - Reminder for Survey Pilot Study on Everyday Well-Being - Your Participation is Important - survey closes March 31, 2022The goal of collecting and analyzing this real-time, self-reported data is to gain a better understanding of the factors, particularly the impact of arts and cultural activities, that can influence the day-to-day changes in emotional moods and mental states of participants, especially at a time when COVID-19 has had an impact on the physical and emotional well-being of so many Canadians.7.4Community Living Ontario List of Upcoming Events7.5CBC News February 7, 2022 - Effect of convoy protests felt acutely by people living with disabilities7.6CBC News February 7, 2022 - Disability advocates say Manitoba day program gaps leave many behind through pandemic7.7Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) CNIB - News Feed Online 7.8Rick Hansen Foundation News & Stories - Fashion and Disability: A New Frontier7.9Accessible Parks Canada Survey Participants Needed - We are conducting a research survey study on obstacles to accessibility at provincial and national parks in Canada so that we may find solutions to make these parks barrier-free. If you are interested and would like to participate, you can access the consent form and fill out our 20 minute surveys in the following links. Survey for Caregivers Survey for People with Disabilities 7.10The Guardian February 7, 2022 - Channel 4 presenting team for Winter Paralympics will all be disabled people7.11Federal Government Budget Pre-Budget Consultative Process - Survey Online8.Unfinished Business 8.1Joint Meeting of the Local AAC Chairs and Vice Chairs Verbal update on the status of a possible meeting date. 8.2Accessibility Forum/Speaker Update on options and possible costs for guest speakers: 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 8.3Social Media Updates ECAAC Facebook @EssexCountyAAC Twitter 8.4Accessibility Flag Follow-Up Discussion regarding previous proposal from the Town of Essex, for a regional Accessibility Flag design.9.Reports from Administration 9.1Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Review of 2018-2022 MYAP and preliminary discussion on areas for updates/changes. 9.2Opportunity for Funding - Provincial Government January 25, 2022 - NEWS RELEASE: Ontario Investing in Inclusive and Accessible Communities10.New Business 11.Next Meeting Date The next meeting of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is scheduled for March 10, 2022 at 5:00PM. 12.Adjournment That the February 10, 2022 meeting of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee be adjourned at [TIME] PM.No Item Selected This item has no attachments1.2022-01-13_ECAAC_ Meeting Minutes_UA.pdf