Body: Council Type: Document Meeting: Committee Date: February 17, 2012 Collection: Documents Municipality: Frontenac County
[View Document (PDF)](/docs/frontenac-county/PDF Documents/Accessibility Advisory Committee (FAAC) - 17 Feb 2012.pdf)
Document Text
Accessibility Advisory Committee Agenda
Date and Time
[Friday, February 17, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Place
Township of South Frontenac Public Library Community Room, Sydenham
Members: John McDougall, County Councillor Gary Davison, Warden Neil Allen, South Frontenac
Danka Brewer, Central Frontenac Francine Arsenault, Community Member at Large
Page 1.
Call to order
Adoption of the agenda
Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
Adoption of minutes
2-4
•
Adoption of Minutes - December 9, 2011
Business arising from the minutes
Deputations and/or presentations
Communications
5-6
•
11-12-15 Accessibility Directorate of Ontario Memo Re: Borader Public Sector Accessibility Planning Requirements
7-8
•
12-01-13 Accessibility Directorate of Ontario Memo Re: Accessibility and the Broader Public Sector
9-10
•
Draft letter to the Townships Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee
11-14
Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan •
2012 Draft Work Plan for Accessibility Advisory Committee
Other business •
2012 FAAC Meeting Schedule
•
E-Agendas for AAC Meetings
- Next meeting date
- Adjournment
Page 1 of 14
Agenda Item # 4•
JOINT ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 9, 2011 A meeting of the Frontenac Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (FAAC) was held at the Township of South Frontenac’s Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Neil Allen, Township of South Frontenac Representative – Chair Francine Arsenault, Community at Large Representative – Vice-Chair Danka Brewer, Township of Central Frontenac Representative John McDougall, County Council Representative Gary Davison, County Council Representative Susan Beckel, County of Frontenac
Present:
Also in Attendance: Edward Kellar, Independent Living Centre Evan Sepa, IT Technician/GIS Coordinator - Township of North Frontenac Charlene Godfrey, IT/911 Coordinator/GIS Technician - Township of Central Frontenac Angela Maddocks, Confidential Secretary - Township of South Frontenac David Millard, IT Supervisor - County of Frontenac Alison Vandervelde, Sustainability Assistant - County of Frontenac
CALL TO ORDER
Selection of Chair and Vice Chair:
The election of Chair and Deputy Chair commenced. Susan Beckel called upon members interested in holding the position of Chair to identify themselves. Neil Allen did so. The same request was made for the position of Vice Chair. Francine Arsenault identified an interest. Both Neil Allen and Francine Arsenault accepted the positions of Chair and Vice Chair respectively. Committee Recommendation That Neil Allen be appointed Chair of the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee and that Francine Arsenault be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee for the year 2012. CARRIED Neil Allen assumed the Chair.
County of Frontenac Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee December 9, 2011 Meeting Page 1 of 3
Adoption of Minutes - December 9, 2011
Page 2 of 14
Agenda Item # 4•
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Committee Recommendation
THAT the Agenda for the December 9, 2011 meeting be hereby adopted as presented. CARRIED 3.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – nil
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES - nil
CORRESPONDENCE/INFORMATION ITEMS (i)
Edward Kellar, Independent Living Centre Re: Accessible Web site Design
Mr. Allen introduced Mr. Edward Kellar. Mr. Kellar was in attendance to provide a presentation on Accessible Web site Design. Mr. Kellar presented information regarding:
- essential components of web accessibility
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0
- AODA standards
- Assistive technology
- Evaluation tools
- Links to resources Mr. Kellar answered questions and provided a CD containing additional resource material which will be circulated to all four townships. Committee Recommendation THAT the presentation by Mr. Edward Kellar regarding Accessible Web site Design be received for information. CARRIED
ACCESSIBILITY PLAN FOR 2012 Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan for 2012 – deferred to next meeting
OTHER BUSINESS (i)
Next meeting date
The next meeting will be held on January 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Township of South Frontenac Municipal Office.
County of Frontenac Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee December 9, 2011 Meeting Page 2 of 3
Adoption of Minutes - December 9, 2011
Page 3 of 14
Agenda Item # 4•
ADJOURNMENT Committee Recommendation
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:00 p.m. CARRIED
Neil Allen, Chair
Susan Beckel, Deputy Clerk
County of Frontenac Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee December 9, 2011 Meeting Page 3 of 3
Adoption of Minutes - December 9, 2011
Page 4 of 14
Agenda Item # 7•
11-12-15 Accessibility Directorate of Ontario Memo Re: Borader Public Sector Accessibility Planning Requirements
Page 5 of 14
Agenda Item # 7•
11-12-15 Accessibility Directorate of Ontario Memo Re: Borader Public Sector Accessibility Planning Requirements
Page 6 of 14
Agenda Item # 7•
12-01-13 Accessibility Directorate of Ontario Memo Re: Accessibility and the Broader Public Sector
Page 7 of 14
Agenda Item # 7•
12-01-13 Accessibility Directorate of Ontario Memo Re: Accessibility and the Broader Public Sector
Page 8 of 14
Agenda Item # 7•
February 14, 2012
Mayor Clayton and Members of Council Township of North Frontenac Box 97, 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0
Mayor Gutowski and Members of Council Township of Central Frontenac Box 89, 1084 Elizabeth Street Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0
Mayor Davison and Members of Council Township of South Frontenac Box 100 Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0
Mayor Doyle and Members of Council Township of Frontenac Islands Box 130 Wolfe Island, ON K0H 2Y0
Re:
Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee Update
I am writing on behalf of the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee (FAAC) to provide some updated information regarding the committee, its mandate, composition and general awareness of the committee’s work. The committee was jointly established among the four Townships and the County in 2002 in accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001. An updated by-law re-establishing the committee was adopted in 2011 and is attached for your reference. Duties of the Accessibility Advisory Committee: (i) Advise Council in each year on preparation, implementation and effectiveness of its Accessibility Plan. (ii) Review selected Site Plans and drawings described in Section 41 of the Planning Act in a timely fashion in terms of how they address the accessibility needs of the disabled (iii) Work with Council and the community at large to identify and address the needs of the disabled community. (iv) Perform such other functions as specified by Council or through the regulations to the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 Composition of the Committee: The committee is established to be comprised of 7 members from the following groups: Disabled Community (one representative from each Township): Neil Allen - Township of South Frontenac Danka Brewer - Township of Central Frontenac Vacant Position - Township of North Frontenac Vacant Position - Township of Frontenac Islands County of Frontenac Council (two representatives) Councillor McDougall Councillor Davison
Draft letter to the Townships Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee
Page 9 of 14
Agenda Item # 7•
County or Township staff (one representative) Susan Beckel Community at Large (one representative) Francine Arsenault who hold office from the date of their appointments to the end of the term of Council. The committee has had difficulty retaining members over the last few years; however the FAAC is now comprised of a very dedicated group of individuals, all of whom are interested in making the County more accessible to all who live, work, play or visit here. As is noted above, a representative from the Township of Frontenac Islands and a representative from the Township of Frontenac Islands are still needed for the committee. Committee Agendas and Minutes FAAC meeting agendas and minutes will be posted on the County’s web site for reference. Committee Activities The committee’s 2012 draft work plan is attached for your reference. In conclusion, if your Township has any planned building or renovation projects, upgrades/changes to municipal parks or sidewalks, etc. the FAAC would be pleased to review any such plans and/or proposals and provide comments regarding accessibility. The committee can also provide accessibility audits on facilities which can assist in budget planning. Together we can continue to remove barriers in order that the County as a whole becomes more accessible for everyone. If you have any further questions, suggestions or requests of the committee, please contact me and I will forward them to the FAAC.
Yours truly,
Susan Beckel Deputy Clerk Encl. CC:
County Council County File No. A126
Draft letter to the Townships Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee
Page 10 of 14
2012 Draft Work Plan for Accessibility Advisory Committee
FRONTENAC JOINT ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2012 DRAFT WORK PLAN Mandate of the Committee (By-law No. 2011-0022) To assist the County and Township Councils in the County of Frontenac in enabling persons with disabilities to have equal access to all opportunities within the County. Proposed Activities for 2012
Committee awareness amongst the Townships
Accessible picnic table project
Details of the Activity
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
- letter to Township Councils outlining committee’s mandate, membership, etc.
- request to be delegation at each Council meeting
- project was not completed in 2011, carried over to provide one accessible picnic table for each Township (subject to grant funding)
- assists with Activity No. 1
- Comment on any Township or County building projects or site plans regarding accessibility.
County of Frontenac Front Entrance renovations (subject to 2012 budget approval)
Township of South Frontenac municipal office renovations
multi-year accessibility plan
required policies and procedures
- Recruitment of Members
- Members required for Frontenac Islands and North Frontenac
Agenda Item # 8•
Page 11 of 14
- Make recommendations to Councils regarding compliance with AODA, specifically the requirements to meet the Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation and ongoing compliance with AODA Customer Service Standard.
2012 Draft Work Plan for Accessibility Advisory Committee
Agenda Item # 8•
Page 12 of 14
2012 Draft Work Plan for Accessibility Advisory Committee
Agenda Item # 8•
Page 13 of 14
2012 Draft Work Plan for Accessibility Advisory Committee
Agenda Item # 8•
Page 14 of 14
