Monday, September 10, 2012
Room “Duke 1”
3rd Floor, Duke Tower
5251 Duke Street, Halifax
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – July 16, 2012
3. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
4. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES/DEFERRED BUSINESS
4.1 Committee membership – Jennifer Weagle
4.1.1 Upcoming Membership expirations
4.1.2 Appointment of representative to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee
4.2 Terminology and language in working with persons with disabilities – Troy Nauffts (deferred from July 16th meeting)
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Halifax Transit Policy on Service Dogs
6. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - None
7. REPORTS
7.1 Accessibility Plans for the Emera Oval – staff presentation
7.2 Update on accessibility assessment of HRM owned/operated buildings
7.2.1 Staff Update
7.2.2 Committee Member Update
8. ADDED ITEMS
9. NEXT MEETING DATE – October 15, 2012
10. ADJOURNMENT
Information Items
1. The Play Book – A Guide to Sport & Recreation Opportunities for People with Disabilities
2. Accessibility Advisory Committee – Internal Contact Information
3. Inside HRM employee newsletter article “Volunteers for a more accessible community” – Laughie Rutt
