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Moved
by: Jeremy Slessor
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Seconded
by: Gloria Couves
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THAT
the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of June 18, 2015 be approved.
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Carried
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2.
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Correspondence from the
Vaughan Citizen dated August 26, 2015 regarding Vaughan ramping up
accessible transportation options.
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The
Deputy Clerk provided a verbal update regarding accessible taxicabs and
advised that she has been contacted by staff from the City of Vaughan who
indicated that they will be licencing six accessible taxicabs with the
intent to contract service to other York Region municipalities. The Deputy
Clerk further provided background information on the current status of
accessible taxicabs in Newmarket and next steps associated with the
potential contracting of accessible taxicab services. Discussion ensued
regarding logistics of such servicing, links with MobilityPlus and the need
for accessible services in Newmarket.
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Moved
by: Gloria Couves
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Seconded
by: Richard Wilson
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THAT
the correspondence from the Vaughan Citizen dated August 26, 2015 regarding
Vaughan ramping up accessible transportation options be received;
AND
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee support a partnership with the
City of Vaughan for the provision of accessible taxi services in Newmarket.
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Carried
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3.
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2016 Schedule of Meetings
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Discussion
ensued regarding meeting locations and times. It was determined that
meetings would commence at 10:30 a.m., with a National Access Awareness
Week Subcommittee meeting to occur before formal Committee meetings, where
possible.
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Moved
by: Linda Jones
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Seconded
by: Jeremy Slessor
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THAT
the 2016 Schedule of Meetings, as amended, be approved.
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Carried
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4.
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Annual Accessibility Plan
Update.
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The
Deputy Clerk advised that the Annual Accessibility Plan Update will be deferred
to the November meeting. Staff will distribute the final draft plan for
the Committee’s consideration by October 30, 2015.
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Moved
by: Gloria Couves
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Seconded
by: Linda Jones
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THAT
staff be directed to commence discussion with Upper Canada Mall to book
National Access Awareness Week activities.
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Carried
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New Business
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a)
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The
Chair advised that he attended the York Region Police Open House related to
Mental Illness and provided a verbal update on the recommendations heard at
the Open House, including methods to diffuse situations prior to
escalation, awareness campaigns and systems, and training measures for
police staff.
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b)
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L.
Jones provided a verbal update on Text 911, a new service being provided
through York Region Police and York Region.
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c)
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The
Deputy Clerk provided an update on the new Town website and advised of
measures being implemented to enhance accessibility, including documents
formatted for use with a screen reader. She further advised that some
pieces will be forthcoming as the website is an ongoing project.
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Moved
by: Richard Wilson
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Seconded
by: Jeremy Slessor
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THAT
the meeting adjourn.
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Carried
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There
being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:23 a.m.
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