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TMP-25063
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION CONCERNING THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS - BARRIE CHAPTER
Dawn Windross, Community Coordinator for the Special Olympics Ontario - Barrie Chapter provided a presentation concerning the Barrie Community of Special Olympics Ontario.
Ms. Windross advised that there are currently 250 athletes that train year round for the Special Olympic sports programs and that the Barrie Chapter of Special Olympics is a non-profit organization which relies soley on volunteers and fundraised money to support their many programs. Ms. Windross noted that athletes who train for the Special Olympics sports programs have been shown to experience a boost in their confidence level and take great pride in their accomplishments.
Ms. Windross discussed slides concerning the following topics:
· Photographs illustrating the many Special Olympic sports programs;
· The Community Partnerships and Sponsors;
· The Special Olympics Provincial, National and World Games;
· The training associated with Special Olympics sports programs;
· The role of the Healthy Athlets program offered by Special Olympics; and
· Pho | Received | |
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TMP-25065
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | DUNLOP STREET PROJECT UPDATE
B. Gratrix, Infrastructure Planning Engineer provided an update concerning the Dunlop Street Corridor Improvements from Ferndale Drive to Anne Street
Mr. Gratrix advised that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is planning for Highway 400 improvements at the Dunlop Street interchange, Anne Street crossing and Sunnidale Road Crossing.
Mr. Gratrix discussed the following alternative design concept drawings:
· Alternative Design Concept 1 - Preliminary Preferred Alternative;
· Alternative Design Concept 2; and
· Alternative Design Concept 3
Mr. Gratrix commented that there are plans to enhance pedestrian infrastructure which will improve accessibility by providing sidewalks on both sides of the Dunlop Street Corridor.
Mr. Gratrix commented that the Ministry of Transportation plans to start construction of the Anne Street crossing bridge in 2020 followed by Sunnidale Road Crossing and then Dunlop Street interchange. Mr. Gratrix highlighted that the Ministry of Transportation have plans to schedule open houses related to the Highway 400 impro | Received | |
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TMP-25064
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | ACCESSIBLE TRANSIT
D. Taylor and H. Morgan discussed the recommendation from the AAC Sub-Committee on Transit Report dated October 7, 2019 concerning lack of accessible alternative forms of transit (accessible taxis/private companies). H. Morgan explained her rationale and she commented that Barrie’s current individualized Specialized Transit Service does not run 24/7 and can impact those community members with disabilities that may require accessible transit services after hours. Ms. Morgan noted that it can be quite challenging to get an accessible taxi after hours as see feels there are a lack of accessible taxis in Barrie.
D. Taylor suggested that by providing incentives may encourage taxi companies to increase the amount of accessible taxis.
D. Taylor and H. Morgan discussed and provided suggestions on the following:
· To provide incentives for accessible taxis;
· The scheduling process and length of service related to accessible transit;
· Alternative services for scheduling out of hours for accessible transit;
· Access to transit scheduling systems; and
· Community Routes | Received | |
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TMP-25066
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | ACCESSIBLE RECOGNITION CERTIFICATE
C. Dillon, Accessibility and Diversity Specialist provided an update regarding the Committee’s selections related to the Accessible Recognition awards. Ms. Dillon commented that plans are to recognize the recipients at a Council meeting scheduled for January, 2020. | Received | |
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TMP-25067
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | SELECTION OF CHAIR
T. Maynard, Acting Deputy City Clerk provided an update concerning the selection of the Chair for the Committee
The Committee selected C. Kenwell as Chair and H. Morgan as Vice-Chair for the Accessibility Advisory Committee. | Received | |
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TMP-25102
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | 2020 MEETING SCHEDULE
The Committee met and discussed the 2020 meeting schedule and chose to continue meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 4pm with exception of July, August and December. | Received | |
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