Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the March 7, 2022 agenda be adopted as presented

That the February 7, 2022 minutes be adopted as amended

That the committee forward the provincial webpage for Accessibility Guides and Resources to Economic Development and the Chamber of Commerce for their consideration of distribution

4 That the following General Information items be received: 11.1 Ontario Investing $4.5 Million in Whitby's Abilities 11.2 Ontario Investing in a More Accessible Central Ontario 11.3 Ontario Investing in a More Accessible Southwestern Ontario

That GAAC requests that Council approve the recognition of February 28, 2023 as Rare Disease Day to raise awareness of those suffering with rare diseases via digital sign boards and social media and that the Town continues to recognize Rare Disease Day annually: https://www.rarediseaseday.org/countries/canada/

That GAAC recommend to Council that staff investigate ways to make the ROC snow hill more accessible

That GAAC requests the Town to recognize AccessAbility Week and review potential locations where the general public can experience the challenges related to mobility within the Town of Georgina using mobility devices and sensory devices for an AccessAbility Week initiative in May of 2022 and that staff report back with any plans 6

That GAAC requests Town approval for GAAC to engage in community outreach at Town facilities during AccessAbility Week annually and that staff reminds GAAC of this initiative annually

That GAAC requests the Town to review the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility program be offered to staff responsible for building code and design for ongoing education https://www.rickhansen.com/become- accessible/professional-training

That the GAAC 2021 Accomplishments document be sent to Communications for posting on the Town website

That GAAC will invite Communications staff to attend its upcoming meeting to discuss AccessNow REVIEW

That the following Other Business items be approved: 13.1 Rare Disease Day Feb.28, Michelle Radigan-Marriott 13.2 Inclusion for all Snow Tubing at the ROC 8 13.3 Projected Budget Items (Red Shirt Day, AccessAbility Week, etc.) 13.4 Accomplishments, Michelle Radigan-Marriott and Cindy Clarke 13.5 Jack - Summer activities at the ROC, Cindy Clarke 13.6 Involvement with AccessNow

That the meeting adjourn at 10:41 a.m.