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TMP-19958
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | PRESENTATION BY D. SANDERSON, COMMUNITY MEMBER REGARDING ACCESSIBILITY AND SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL ISSUES
The Committee deferred the presentation by D. Sanderson, Community member regarding the Accessibility and Sidewalk Snow Removal Issues to a future meeting. | Received | |
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TMP-19962
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | ACCESSIBILITY AUDIT OF CITY HALL
C. Dillon, Accessibility Coordinator discussed with the Committee about an upcoming Accessibility Audit of City Hall. Ms. Dillon commented that there have been changes to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements since the previous audit of City Hall had been completed in 2007. Ms. Dillon invited the Committee members to participate with the Accessibility Audit of City Hall. D. Rigden, Plans Examiner II provided a brief outline of the Ontario Building Code as it relates to accessibility. K. Bastien, Community member provided his input concerning a few deficiencies at City hall as it relates to accessibility. | Received | |
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TMP-19959
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | ACKNOWLEDGING ACCESSIBLE BUSINESSES IN BARRIE - ALTERNATIVE WAY DISCUSSION
The Committee discussed the establishment of an award to recognize local businesses and organizations who are promoting accessibility. The Committee members provided suggestions of businesses who they feel should be recognized for encouraging and supporting accessibility. | Received | |
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17-G-076
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | ESTABLISHING AN ACCESSIBLE BUSINESS AWARD | recommended for adoption | |
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TMP-19960
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | NATIONAL ACCESS AWARENESS WEEK - RECOGNITION OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF RICK HANSEN’S MAN IN MOTION TOUR AND THE INCEPTION OF NATIONAL ACCESS AWARENESS WEEK
C. Dillon, Accessibility Coordinator provided an update regarding National Access Awareness Week - Recognition of the 30th Anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion Tour and the inception of National Access Awareness Week. Ms. Dillon commented that there is a toolkit available from the Rick Hansen Foundation to support National Access Awareness Week.
Ms. Dillon highlighted that there are plans for each municipality in Simcoe County to coordinate events on same day and/or week in recognition of National Access Awareness Week in an effort to capture and bring more awareness to accessibility. She noted that exact dates still need to be determined. Ms. Dillon suggested that the Committee could propose a date for an event for National Access Awareness Week. | Received | |
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TMP-19961
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | SPOTLIGHT ON INVISIBLE DISABILITIES
C. Dillon, Accessibility Coordinator discussed with the Committee about invisible disabilities. Ms. Dillon suggested the Committee could prepare information to provide to the public concerning the awareness about invisible disabilities. | Received | |
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