Clause 20 in Report No. 12 of Committee of the Whole was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of The Regional Municipality of York at its meeting held on September 22, 2016.
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Report No. 2 of the
York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Held on June 22, 2016
For Consideration by
Committee of the Whole of
The Regional Municipality of York
on September 8, 2016
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The York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m. on June 22, 2016.
The following were in attendance:
Chair:
V. Spatafora
Members:
L. Bolt, S. Foglia, K. Hill, L. Hulme-Smith, B. Lynch,
J. Phromratsamy, J. Simmons
Staff:
J. Benjamin, J. Chadwick, C. Clark, L. Davies, S. Doyle,
L. Gonsalves, M. Herder, T. Kirkwood, A. Lauzon, J. Mitchell,
J. Rurak, A. Saintiche, A. Urbanski
Presentations
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1. “Let’s Talk Inclusion” – Diversity and Inclusion Dialogue Session
Committee recommended receipt of the presentation by Aisha Saintiche, Senior Policy Analyst, Strategies and Partnership Branch, Community and Health Services and provided input regarding diversity and inclusion. Further information regarding discussion sessions and an on-line feedback form can be found at www.york.ca/inclusiveyr.
2. York Region Seniors Strategy – Thinking Ahead
Committee recommended receipt of the presentation by Janet Rurak, Program Manager, Seniors Strategy, Community and Health Services and provided input regarding accessibility barriers for seniors.
Communications
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3. York Region’s Review and Update of the 2015-2021 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
Committee recommended receipt of the communication from Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, dated November 20, 2015 regarding “York Region’s Review and Update of the 2015-2021 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan”.
Other Business
4. Update on National Access Awareness Week
Committee recommended receipt of the update from Lois Davies, Manager, Social Policy and Accessibility, Strategies and Partnerships Branch, Community and Health Services regarding National Access Awareness Week.
5. Focus Group Update
Committee deferred the Focus Group update from Kim Adeney, Program Manager, Accessibility, Strategies and Partnerships Branch, Community and Health Services to the September 28, 2016 meeting.
6. Legacy Event Update
Committee deferred the Legacy Event update from Steve Foglia, Vice Chair, York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee to the September 28, 2016 meeting.
7. Update on Accessibility Activities
Committee deferred the Accessibility Activities update from Lisa Gonsalves, Director, Strategies and Partnerships Branch, Community and Health Services to the September 28, 2016 meeting.
8. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is scheduled on September 28, 2016 at 4 p.m.
The York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting adjourned at 6 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
June 22, 2016 V. Spatafora
Newmarket, Ontario Chair
C. Clark
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