THE
REPORT NO. 2
OF THE REGIONAL
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING HELD ON JUNE 15, 2011
For Consideration by the
Community and Health Services Committee of
The
on September 14, 2011
Chair: Regional Councillor V. Spatafora
Members Present: C. Arnold
L. Bolt
B. Creighton
S. Foglia
M. Gaukel � Vice Chair
C. Gorlewski
D. Hardaker
L. Jones
B. Lynch
F. Maggisano
Regional Councillor D. Wheeler
Staff Present: K. Adeney, C. Clark, L. Cugalj, L. Davies, S. Doyle, L. Gonsalves,
T. Grover, M. Herder, R. Houghton, R. Leary, I. McNeil, T. Paleczny, A. Saintiche, V. Sequeira, P. Thiru, D. Trojan, A. Urbanski, K. Vandette, K. Webber
The Accessibility Advisory Committee began its meeting at 4:05 p.m. on June 15, 2011.
1 UPDATE - COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
The Accessibility Advisory Committee advises the Community and Health Services Committee of the following matters having been considered by the Accessibility Advisory Committee with the following action:
PRESENTATIONS � DRAFT 2011/2012 DEPARTMENTAL ACCESSIBILITY PLANS
1. Introduction
Lois Davies, Program Manager, ODA/AODA, Community and Health Services, provided an introduction to the presentations to be made regarding the departmental accessibility plans. Received.
[The following links open .pdf files of the Plans]
2.
Ruth Houghton, AODA Coordinator, York Regional Police, presented the Draft 2011/2012 Accessibility Plan for York Regional Police. Received with thanks.
The Committee suggested that some consideration be given to inviting people with disabilities, as well as parents of children with disabilities or adults who have survived mental illness to participate in YRP's Community Insight Program.
3. Environmental Services
Lucas Cugalj, Director, Strategy and Business Planning, Environmental Services, presented the Draft 2011/2012 Accessibility Plan for Environmental Services. Received with thanks.
4. Finance
Val Sequeira, Manager, Business Information Systems Development, Finance, presented the Draft 2011/2012 Accessibility Plan for the Finance Department. Received with thanks.
The Committee suggested that the department consider joining the Ontario Purchasing Group as a resource to information and best practices when purchasing goods and services for the Region.
5. Transportation Services
Piragal Thiru, Planner, Accessible Services, Transportation Services, presented the Draft 2011/2012 Accessibility Plan for Transportation Services. Received with thanks.
The Committee suggested that the department consider making Lunch n' Learns mandatory for staff so that information about people with disabilities becomes part of core competency and professional development training.
[The following links open .pdf files of the Communications]
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, York Region, dated April 21, 2011 regarding 'myRide Travel Training Program Update' Received.
2. Chris Paule, Executive Assistant/HR Coordinator, CAO's Office, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, dated May 10, 2011 regarding 'Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 2011 Accessibility Plan' Received.
3. Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, York Region, dated May 20, 2011 regarding 'Metrolinx Joint Procurement Award � Mobility Plus Buses Received.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Kim Adeney, Senior Program and Compliance Analyst, AODA, Community and Health Services, provided a verbal update on the success of National Access Awareness Week. Received.
2. Lisa Gonsalves, Acting Managing Director, Strategic Service Integration and Policy Branch, Community and Health Services, regarding 'Update on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)' Received.
3. Marg Gaukel provided a verbal update on the success of the event "Accessibility in the Past, Present and Future" hosted by the Town of
4. Lois Davies provided a verbal update on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Received.
5. The Committee Chair requested that two letters received from residents of
6. The Committee requested to see a Viva Series 10 bus at the meeting on September 28, 2011 and also, staff offered to have a prototype of a low-floor bus available at that meeting.
7. The next meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee at which the Draft 2011/2012 Accessibility Plans for Corporate Services, Community and Health Services, the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer and Planning and Development Services will be presented is scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 4 p.m.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
June 15, 2011 V. Spatafora
Newmarket, Ontario Chair
Carol Clark
Tel. (905) 830-4444 x 1305