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Accessibility Advisory Committee Agenda Date and Time
Monday, April 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Place
Community Room, Sydenham Library
Members: John McDougall, County Councillor Gary Davison, County Councillor Neil Allen, South Frontenac - Chair
Danka Brewer, Central Frontenac Francine Arsenault, Community Member at Large - Vice Chair Bud Clayton, Warden, Ex-Officio
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Call to order
Adoption of the agenda
Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
Adoption of minutes
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Minutes of Meeting held November 18, 2013 RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held November 18, 2013 be adopted as circulated.
Deputations and/or presentations
Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan
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Review of City of London - How to Plan Accessible Outdoor Events
Communications •
Correspondence from the Canadian Paralympic Committee - Connect Someone to Parasport (video footage contained in this document may be viewed by visiting the Paralympic Committee website)
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Correspondence received from AccessRec, LLC - Access to Recreation for ALL, Newsletter 1 - April 2014
Other business
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Next meeting date
- Adjournment
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Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes November 18, 2013 A meeting of the Frontenac Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (FAAC) was held at the Sydenham Public Library, 4432 George Street, Sydenham on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM Neil Allen, Township of South Frontenac Representative - Chair Francine Arsenault, Community at Large Representative - ViceChair Danka Brewer, Township of Central Frontenac Representative John McDougall, County Council Representative Gary Davison, County Council Representative Jannette Amini, County of Frontenac
Present:
Call to order
Mr. Allen, Chair, called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m. 2.
Adoption of the agenda
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor McDougall Ms. Brewer
RESOLVED THAT the agenda be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 3.
Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
Councillor McDougall declared a Conflict of Interest with respect to item 7 i. Consideration of Nominations submitted for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Access Award as he is a member of the Verona Lions Club, which is one of the nominees for this award.
County of Frontenac Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee November 18, 2013
Minutes of Meeting held November 18, 2013
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Adoption of minutes
Moved By: Seconded By:
Ms. Arsenault Mr. Allen
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held September 9, 2013 be approved as circulated. CARRIED 5.
Deputations and/or presentations – Nil
Communications – Nil
Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan
Councillor McDougall exited the meeting at 10:06 a.m. i.
Consideration of Nominations submitted for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Access Award
Moved By: Seconded By:
Ms. Brewer Ms. Arsenault
RESOLVED THAT the Verona Lions Club be selected as the 2013 recipient of the County of Frontenac International Day of Persons with Disabilities Access Award. CARRIED The following nominations were received for the first annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities Access Award:
- The Verona Lions Club for accessibility retrofits to the washrooms, doors and pavilion area of its building.
- RKY Camp, Parham, for its programming and continued focus on refurbishing its facilities to support programming for persons with disabilities.
- Southern Frontenac Community Services, Sydenham, for its renovations to the Grace Centre which provides services and programs to seniors and adults with physical disabilities.
- Dr. Karen Steiner, New Leaf Link, Sydenham, for her work and dedication to the community inclusion of adults with developmental disabilities in what were unserviced areas.
County of Frontenac Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee November 18, 2013
Minutes of Meeting held November 18, 2013
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- Land O’Lakes Tourist Association on the development of a proposal and application for funding to assist its members to meet the challenges of the “baby boomers” as they age over the next 20 years. The Committee reviewed all applications and felt that each one was very deserving of its nomination. Given this difficult decision, it was felt by the Committee to focus on those nominations that impacted the greatest number of people. Councillor McDougall returned to the meeting at 10:45 ii.
2013-196 Code of Conduct for Members of County Council and Committees
Moved By: Seconded By:
Ms. Arsenault Councillor McDougall
RESOLVED THAT the Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee receive Report 2013-196, Frontenac County Advisory Committees – Code of Conduct for Members of County Council and Committees for information only. CARRIED Ms. Amini provided a brief overview of the report and requested that each member sign the Code of Conduct acknowledging that they have read, understood and accept it. iii.
2013-215 Mandatory Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Training
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor McDougall Ms. Arsenault
RESOLVED THAT the Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee receive Report 2013-196, Frontenac County Advisory Committees – Mandatory Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Training for information only. CARRIED Ms. Amini provided a brief overview of the report and requested that each member sign the Training Record acknowledging that they have received and understood the training. 8.
Other business
The Committee discussed what it would like to focus its energy on at the next meeting and it was decided to discuss and attempt to develop guidelines on how to organize an accessible event and how to hold an accessible meeting. County of Frontenac Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee November 18, 2013
Minutes of Meeting held November 18, 2013
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Next meeting date
The next meeting of the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee is scheduled for Monday, February 3, 2014. 10.
Adjournment
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Davison Ms. Brewer
RESOLVED THAT the meeting hereby adjourn at 11:20 a.m. CARRIED
County of Frontenac Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee November 18, 2013
Minutes of Meeting held November 18, 2013
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GUIDE: HOW TO PLAN ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR EVENTS
Prepared by: City of London Accessibility Advisory Committee
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
An accessible event is one in which everyone can participate fully regardless of their ability. Accessibility is not only for persons with disabilities but also for parents with young children pushing strollers and for seniors. None of us are getting younger. As we age it’s likely that we will require some form of accommodation to allow us to take part in events within our community. Become aware of the features that make your venue accessible. Hold your event at an accessible location or modify the location so that all persons can participate without assistance or with minimal help. Use this guide when planning outdoor events such as festivals, concerts, picnics, receptions, etc. Visible disabilities are obvious and readily seen. Examples are physical disabilities that require use of a wheelchair, crutches, cane or other mobility aids, amputation, etc. Invisible disabilities are not obvious and can’t be readily seen. Examples are a person who is blind, deaf, deafened or hard of hearing, or with a visual impairment, speech impediment, developmental disability, mental health or psychiatric disability, intellectual disability, learning disability and cardiac disability. Please feel free to contact us for clarification or for additional suggestions: City of London Accessibility Advisory Committee London City Hall City Clerk’s Office, 3rd Floor 300 Dufferin Ave. London, ON, N6A 4L9 Phone: (519) 661-2500 Ext. 5475 TTY: (519) 661-4889 Fax: (519) 661-4892 E-mail: Website:
accessibility@london.ca www.accessibility.london.ca
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2.0 PARKING:
3.0 PUBLIC ENTRANCE:
Do you have designated disabled parking places? Are they as close to the entrance of the event as possible? Are event personnel familiar with the location of these parking spots? Is there a level entrance that persons using wheelchairs or mobility aids can pass over and wide enough for wheelchairs to pass through? (Greater than 32” recommended). If the main entrance isn’t accessible, are there signs directing people to the accessible entrance? If the main entrance has steps does it also have a railing?
4.0 EMERGENCIES:
In the event of an emergency are there auditory and visual alarms? Do you have an evacuation plan that addresses the evacuation of persons with special needs? Have you trained your staff in these evacuation procedures? Have you considered offering a free or reduced companion rate on the basis that the companion will assist the person with the disability in the event of an emergency?
5.0 WASHROOMS:
Have you provided, at a minimum, two accessible outdoor portable washrooms? Are they located in accessible areas? Are large clear letters, understandable pictures/symbols used on the signs identifying the accessible washroom(s)? Do event personnel know where the accessible washrooms are located?
6.0 WAY FINDING SIGNAGE:
Are large clear letters and plain language used on signs directing people to specific areas? Are they free from glare?
7.0 ENTERTAINMENT SEATING:
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Are these areas integrated with other seating areas such as at the front, on the aisles or on the sides of the stage while ensuring an unobstructed view? Can a companion sit beside the person with the disability? Can you accommodate the Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing? 8.0 LIGHTING:
9.0 CABLES AND CORDS:
Are the areas of travel and the display/booth areas adequately lit? Have you provided covers over electrical cables or cords that cross aisles or pathways? Cable covers should be no more than 1/2" thick so that they do not become a tripping hazard and also, so that wheelchairs can traverse across them.
10.0
FOOD:
Are there event personal available to assist participants to get their food/beverages? Is part of the food counter lowered to allow persons with mobility aids to access it easily? (34” is recommended). Is there a clear path between tables for a mobility aid user to manoeuvre? (42” is recommended).
11.0
TICKETS:
Is the queuing (line-up) area accessible for mobility aid users to manoeuvre? Is there colour contrast between barriers? Can tickets for accessible seating areas be ordered in advance of the event by phone?
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GENERAL ETIQUETTE: • Focus ‘on peoples’ abilities. • Be respectful. A wheelchair is an extension of the person’s body and in reality their legs. To lean on their wheelchair is the same as leaning on the actual person. Please give their ‘personal space’ the same respect as you would someone standing in front of you. • Never touch a ‘service animal’ without the owner’s permission. These animals are ‘on the job’ when they are wearing their ‘harness or service wear’; they do not react the same as when they are not ‘on duty’. • Be patient; let individuals do things at their own pace – do not rush them. • Be observant; look to see if someone needs help. • ASK the person if they require any assistance, and then WAIT for the response. If requested, provide assistance. • Let the person guide you as to what kind of assistance they need. • Listen carefully and if you do not fully understand what was said, respectfully ask for something to be repeated. If you are speaking at length with someone, place yourself at eye level with the person so that you are not speaking ‘down’ to them. • Speak to the person with the disability, not the individual who may accompany them. • Have a pen and paper handy to assist those who are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. • DO NOT raise your voice unless requested to do so. • Be familiar with your location and know the most accessible routes. • A person with a disability has the same needs as anyone else. Respect the individual as a human being. Treat adults as adults. • Be yourself; it’s OK not to know what to do – consider it as an opportunity to learn something about living with a disability.
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A Way With Words: A word list of appropriate terminology for the portrayal of persons with disabilities; Do Not Use Aged (The) Elderly (The)
Birth defect Congenital defect Visually impaired (The) Blind (The) Confined to a wheelchair
Use Instead Seniors
Persons with a disability since birth Person who has a congenital disability Person with a visual impairment Person who is blind Person who uses a wheelchair
Wheelchair-bound
Hearing impaired (The)
Person who uses a wheelchair Person with mobility impairment, Person with arthritis, a spinal cord injury, etc. Person who is Deaf, Deafened or Hard of Hearing
Epileptic (The) Fit, attack, spell Handicapped (The)
Person who has epilepsy Seizure Person with a disability
Insane, lunatic, maniac, crazy, etc. Mental patient Schizophrenic, psychotic, psycho, etc.
Person with a mental health disability Person with a mental health/psychiatric disability; person who has schizophrenia
Cripple, crippled, lame
Comments Adjectives like frail, senile, feeble suggest a negative image of seniors and should not be used
For persons with a mobility impairment a wheelchair is a means to get around independently
Amplification device, sign language interpreters, paper/pen, LED display, or computerized note taking may assist. Unless referring to an environmental or attitudinal barrier. In such instances, “person who is handicapped by” is appropriate.
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Mentally Retarded Learning disabled, dyslexics Physically challenged He/she has a problem with Suffers from, afflicted by, stricken with
Person with an intellectual disability Person with a learning disability Person with a physical disability He/she has a need for…. Having a disability is not synonymous with suffering
Victims of MS, CP, etc Normal
Person with a disability, person who has cerebral palsy, etc Person who has MS, CP, Etc Person who is not disabled
Invalid
Person with a disability
Normal is only acceptable in reference to statistics (I.E. the norm) The literal sense of the word “invalid” is “not Valid.”
Source: Office of disability issues, Human Resources Development Canada, 2002
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CONNECT SOMEONE TO PARASPORT Dear Janet, Changing Minds, Changing Lives (CMCL) is a Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) Program that educates key influencers in the lives of persons with a disability about parasport opportunities, the Paralympic movement, the associated social and health benefits of regular sport activity, and the potential that resides within all Canadians living with a disability. CMCL presentations are provided at no cost to relevant healthcare organizations, educators , parent & family groups, university/college courses, disability advocacy groups, municipal accessibility committees, recreation leaders, conferences and other organizations that play a role in the lives of persons with a disability. Through the Enabling Change Program, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario are raising awareness and enhancing opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sport, while leveraging sport to promote awareness and understanding of accessibility and the AODA. DID YOU KNOW? Only 3% of Canadians with a disability are involved in organized sport! Source: 2001 Statistics Canada participation and activity limitation survey.
PRESENTATION 60-90 MINUTES A typical presentation brings and athlete with a disability and/or a education/healthcare professional to your site to deliver a presentation that lasts from 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the venue. Through the experience and insight of these trained presenters, CMCL sessions: • Provide an overview of the role and activities of the Canadian Paralympic Committee; • Review the role of audiences in facilitating sport and recreation opportunities for those with a disability; • Describe the many parasport opportunities (at the competitive, recreational and grassroots levels);
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• Explain a step by step process for introducing clients with a disability to parasport and facilitating their continuing involvement.
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66 PRESENTATIONS, 5000 KEY INFLUENCERS Throughout 2011-2013 CMCL presenters in Ontario delivered 66 presentations to more than 5000 healthcare professionals, students in the field, program providers and other key influencers in the lives of persons with a disability. The organizations hosting CMCL presentations play a significant role in influencing those who work directly with persons with a disability to recognize the value of sport and physical activity in their lives, and in helping them to get involved. This exposure has allowed us to provide valuable information to our audiences and encourage them to assist their clients who have a disability to live physically active lifestyles. FOR MORE INFORMATION If you would like to learn more about CMCL or discuss the possibility of hosting a CMCL presentation, please contact: Chris Bourne CMCL Ontario, Coordinator Canadian Paralympic Committee cbourne@paralympic.ca Dawn Campbell CMCL Ontario, Assistant Coordinator Canadian Paralympic Committee DCampbell@paralympic.ca
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Please forward this message to anyone who you know that might be interested in this opportunity
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QUELQU’UN POUR CONNECTER PARASPORT Chères Janet, Nouvelles perspectives, vie nouvelle (NPVN) est un programme du Comité paralympique canadien (CPC) qui informe les principales personnes d’influence dans les vies des personnes ayant un handicap à propos des occasions de parasport, du mouvement paralympique, des avantages sociaux et de santé associés à l’activité physique régulière et du potentiel qu’il y a chez tous les Canadiens qui vivent avec un handicap. Les présentations Nouvelles perspectives, vie nouvelle sont offertes sans frais aux organismes de soins de santé, groupes de parents et de familles, éducateurs, cours universitaires, groupes d’intervention auprès des personnes ayant un handicap, comités municipaux sur l’accessibilité, responsables des loisirs, conférences et organismes qui jouent un rôle dans la vie de personnes ayant un handicap. Grâce au Programme InterActions pour le changement, le Comité paralympique canadien et la Direction générale de l’accessibilité pour l’Ontario sensibilisent les gens et accroissent les occasions de pratiquer un sport pour les personnes ayant un handicap, tout en tablant sur le sport pour assurer une meilleure compréhension de l’accessibilité et de la LAPHO, et faire de la sensibilisation à cet égard.
SAVIEZ-VOUS QUE? Seulement 3% des Canadiens ayant un handicap sont impliqués dans du sport organisé! Source: Sondage de 2001 de Statistiques Canada sur les limites de la participation et de l’activité.
PRÉSENTATION 60-90 MINUTES Une présentation typique attire un athlète ayant un handicap et/ou un professionnel de l’éducation/des soins de santé à votre site pour effectuer une présentation qui dure entre 30 et 90 minutes, selon l’endroit. Selon l’expérience et les connaissances de ces présentateurs formés, les sessions de NPVN:
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• Fournissent un aperçu des tâches et des activités du Comité paralympique canadien; • Révisent le rôle des auditeurs pour faciliter les occasions de sport et de loisir pour ceux qui ont un handicap; • Décrivent les nombreuses occasions de parasports (aux niveaux compétitif, récréatif et de base); • Expliquent une procédure étape par étape pour faire découvrir le parasport aux personnes ayant un handicap et faciliter leur engagement constant.
66 PRÉSENTATIONS, 5000 PRINCIPALES PERSONNES D’INFLUENCE De 2011 à 2013 les présentateurs de NPVN en Ontario ont effectué 66 présentations devant plus de 5000 professionnels des soins de la santé, étudiants dans le domaine, fournisseurs du programme et d’autres principales personnes d’influence dans les vies des personnes ayant un handicap. Les organisations qui accueillent les présentations de NPVN jouent un rôle important pour influencer ceux qui travaillent avec des personnes ayant un handicap pour reconnaître la valeur du sport et de l’activité physique dans leurs vies et les aider à participer. Cette exposition nous a permis de fournir de l’information précieuse à nos auditeurs et de les encourager à aider leurs clients qui ont un handicap à vivre des styles de vie physiquement active.
POUR OBTENIR PLUS DE RENSEIGNEMENTS Si vous voulez en apprendre davantage sur NPVN ou parler de la possibilité d’organiser une présentation de NPVN, veuillez communiquer avec: Chris Bourne NPVN en Ontario, Coordonnateur Comité paralympique canadien cbourne@paralympic.ca Dawn Campbell
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With many New Jersey shore communities looking to make their beaches better and stronger following Hurricane Sandy, the New Jersey State League and Municipalities Trade Show last November was a great opportunity to discuss beach renourishment projects.
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Other Trade Shows you might have seen our AccessRec staff were the Massachusetts and Rhode Island League of Cities, as well as, the NJ Parks & Recreation shows.
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