Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the minutes of the following meeting are approved: 2021-11-02 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes.

That the committee seek Council approval to authorize staff to implement a Neighbourhood Awareness Signs program which would include an annual review to ensure that signs in place in neighbourhoods are still required.

That the Committee move forward with the Dufferin Accessibility Awards; And that the award categories are: Small - under 10 employees Medium - 11-49 employees Large - 50 plus employees Community Groups/Organizations - formal ie service clubs, registered not-for-profit or charitable organizations, church group, or informal ie neighbourhood group Community Champion - an individual that advocates for the rights of others for improved accessibility for all residents; And that the nomination period be determined such that the awards can be presented during Accessibility Week, May 29 to June 4, 2022; And that the type of award to be presented is to be determined; And that Steve Murphy, County of Dufferin will investigate the possibility of Dufferin County funding the cost of the awards and report back to the committee.

That Larry Rankin be asked to provide a tip of the month to be utilized for January, 2022.

That a poll be conducted to determine the date and time for committee meetings for the remainder of 2022.