Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

WHEREAS, the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities’ Outreach Working Group organizes an Annual “Ability First” Accessibility Fair; and WHEREAS, it would be beneficial for the success of the event if all members of the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities were to participate in the organization and planning of the Annual “Ability First” Accessibility Fair, including on the day of the event. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Terms of Reference for the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities be amended by adding thereto a section after “Working Groups” entitled “Annual Events” and listing the “Ability First” Accessibility Fair” as follows: Annual Events “Ability First” Accessibility Fair Members of ACPD shall be strongly encouraged to participate in the organization and planning of the Annual “Ability First” Accessibility Fair, which would include their attendance and participation on the day of the event.

That the Agenda for the September 12, 2023, meeting of the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, be approved, as presented.

That the August 8, 2023, minutes of the Advisory Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities September 12, 2023 Minutes 23-009 Page 4 of 10 Committee for Persons with Disabilities meeting, be approved, as presented.

That the correspondence from Shahan Aaron respecting his resignation from the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, be received.

That the presentation from Michelle Martin, Manager of Accessible Transportation Services, respecting the Accessible Transit Services Customer Survey, be received.

That staff be directed to invite HSR staff to an upcoming meeting of the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities to discuss the HSR Fare Assist Program.

That the following Consent Items be received: (1) Built Environment Working Group Update (Item 9.1) (2) Outreach Working Group Update (Item 9.3) Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities September 12, 2023 Minutes 23-009 Page 7 of 10 (a) “Ability First” Accessibility Fair Update – September 2023 (Item 9.3(a)) (3) Strategic Planning Working Group Update (Item 9.5) (a) Strategic Planning Working Group Meeting Notes – August 4, 4023 (Item 9.5(a)) (4) Accessible Open Spaces and Parklands Working Group Update (Item 9.6)

WHEREAS, on August 8, 2023, the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities recommended to Council that staff be directed to forward the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities’ report entitled: “ACPD Housing Working Group’s Recommendations to Improve Accessible Housing in CityHousing Hamilton Buildings for Simplified Customer Service, Better Quality of Life and More Stable Housing in Accordance With the AODA” to the Chief Executive Officer of CityHousing Hamilton with a request to add this matter to the agenda of an upcoming meeting of the CityHousing Hamilton Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, it is now necessary to choose the members of the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities who will be presenting at an upcoming meeting of the CityHousing Hamilton Board of Directors when the report respecting the “Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Housing Working Group’s Recommendations to Improve Accessible Housing in CityHousing Hamilton Buildings for Simplified Customer Service, Better Quality of Life and More Stable Housing in Accordance With the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)” is being considered. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities September 12, 2023 Minutes 23-009 Page 9 of 10 (a) That the following members of the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities be selected to delegate to the CityHousing Hamilton Board of Directors when the report respecting the “Advisory Commi

That the attached updates to the Presenter’s List for the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, be received.

That there being no further business, the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, be adjourned at 5:49 p.m.