New Business
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a)
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D.
Bladek-Willett commended staff on the installation of automatic sliding
doors at the Municipal Offices. The installation is noticed, appreciated
and will facilitate access to the facility for a variety of Newmarket
residents.
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b)
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The
Chair advised that he has advised staff of concerns regarding Accessible
Taxi fees. The Deputy Clerk advised that staff is currently reviewing the
complaint.
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c)
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The
Chair advised that representatives from the Province were in attendance at
the Newmarket Jazz Festival promoting the Accessibility for Ontarians
with Disabilities Act and accessibility.
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d)
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The
Chair advised that he participated in an event at the Aurora Farmers Market
promoting plain air painting and suggested that the Committee take
advantage of the Newmarket Farmers Market to promote accessibility through
the arts, etc.
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e)
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The
Chair provided an update from the Joint York Region Accessibility Advisory
Committee and Newmarket Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting. The site
plan for the Regional Annex building was reviewed. Construction is
anticipated to commence in 2016 for a four year period. The facility is
expected to be an accessibility benchmark for the Region.
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f)
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D.
Bladek-Willett advised that she received the Town’s activity guide and
reported that a section about the Committee has been included. She
suggested that reference to accessible recreation programs and National
Access Awareness Week be included in the winter program guide.
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