Printer VersionSTRATHCONA ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Minutes of the meeting of the Strathcona Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee held on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the Strathcona Regional District office, located at 990 Cedar Street, Campbell River, BC.

A quorum having been confirmed, the Chair called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. with the following members physically in attendance or participating electronically:
     
Vice Chair:A. Long
Members:S. Houle
 B. Lenahan
 L. Mcdougall-Lee
 C. Rodgers
 K. Schmid
 K. Woods
Guests:A. GaylorDirector of Community Planning and Livability, City of Campbell River
 C. StubbsEconomic Development Officer, Village of Gold River
 J. ThomasActing Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Saywad


          
FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  
The Chair acknowledged that we are located on the traditional territory of the Laichwiltach people.
 
ADOPTION OF PUBLIC AGENDA
  
Rodgers/Woods: SAIAC 17/24

THAT the agenda for the October 7, 2024 meeting of the Strathcona Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee be adopted as presented
   CARRIED
 
 
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
  
Woods/Mcdougall-Lee: SAIAC 18/24

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Strathcona Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee held on April 4, 2024 be adopted as presented. [Item]
   CARRIED
 
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
  
Barrier Identification
 
Member Lenahan led a discussion regarding the communication of barriers with municipalities and stakeholders.
 
Member Sinnott joined the meeting.
 
Etiquette and Education on Blindness
 
Member Houle led a discussion regarding etiquette and education on blindness and advised the Committee of additional barriers that he identified.
 
REPORTS
  
Application to SPARC BC for Accessibility Training
 
Woods/Rodgers: SAIAC 19/24

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
   CARRIED
 
Schmid/Lenahan: SAIAC 20/24

THAT the Strathcona Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee recommend that an application be submitted for a $25,000 grant to the SPARC BC Local Community Accessibility Grant to develop an accessibility education and awareness program.
   CARRIED
 
2025 Meeting Schedule
 
Rodgers/Houle: SAIAC 21/24

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
   CARRIED
 
Schmid/Mcdougall-Lee: SAIAC 22/24

THAT a further report be prepared for the January 2025 meeting regarding a 2025 meeting schedule for the Strathcona Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee.
   CARRIED
 
 
 
CORRESPONDENCE
  
Local Community Accessibility Grant - Village of Gold River
 
Houle/Rodgers: SAIAC 23/24

THAT the September 18, 2024 correspondence from the Village of Gold River regarding a letter of support for its Local Community Accessibility Grant application be received. [Item]
   CARRIED
 
Sinnott/Houle: SAIAC 24/24

THAT a resolution of support be provided for the Village of Gold River’s application to the 2024 SPARC BC – Local Community Accessibility grant program to install a power operated accessibility-friendly door at the Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre.
   CARRIED
 
BC Accessibility Act Webinar
 
Schmid/Houle: SAIAC 25/24

THAT the October 1, 2024 correspondence from the Disability Alliance BC regarding a webinar opportunity on Part 3 of the Accessible BC Act be received. [Item]
   CARRIED
 
TERMINATION
  
Woods/Mcdougall-Lee: SAIAC 26/24

THAT the October 7, 2024 meeting of the Strathcona Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee be terminated.
   CARRIED
 
Time: 1:53 p.m.

Certified Correct:



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Chair


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Corporate Officer