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Disability
Advisory Panel
10 October
2017
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1 Apologies
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The Disability Advisory Panel:
a)
noted the apologies from Cr Sharon Stewart, Mary
Schnackenberg and Jade Farrar for absence.
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2 Declaration
of Interest
Colleen Brown
declared an interest in Item 4 – Public Input - Disability Connect as she
is the chair of Disability Connect.
3 Confirmation
of Minutes
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The Disability Advisory Panel:
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confirmed the minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday,12 July 2017 as a true and correct record.
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4
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Public Input - Disability Connect
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The Disability Advisory Panel:
a)
received the information from Lisa Martin regarding Disability
Connect, and highlighted key issues that affect the disability community.
b)
thanked Lisa Martin for her attendance.
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5
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Public Input - Independent Living Service Charitable Trust
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The Disability Advisory Panel:
a)
received the information on the Independent Living Service Charitable
Trust from Karen Beard-Greer.
b)
thanked Karen Beard-Greer for her attendance.
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6
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Universal Design Tool
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The Disability Advisory Panel:
a)
received the presentation from Elise Copeland on the Universal Design
Tool.
b)
thanked Elise Copeland for her presentation.
Panel’s Advice
The Panel emphasised the
importance of accessible housing and related legislation.
Actions
Staff to look into Unitary
Plan hearing changes to Council recommendations regarding accessible housing
– Andre Lubbe
Panel members invited to
attend the Universal Design Forum. Details to be provided by Elise Copeland.
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7
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Investing in Aucklanders
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The Disability Advisory
Panel:
a)
received the presentation from Teena Abbey on
Investing in Aucklanders
b)
thanked Teena Abbey for her presentation
Panel’s Advice
Members encouraged staff to use online
engagement methods, to increase accessibility.
Action
Panel members are encouraged to lead
their own conversations with their networks. Further information will be
provided by Teena Abbey.
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8
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Disability Advisory Panel - Members' Update
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The Disability Advisory Panel:
a) received
the update about upcoming events and issues impacting relevant communities,
in particular:
·
The Attitude Awards taking place on the 9th of
November.
·
Be. Accessible’s Be. Leadership programme 2018
b) nominated
Rachel Peterson as the Panel’s representative on Universal Design
Forum.
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9
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Discussion regarding the Disability Advisory Panel's community
forum 2017/2018
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The Disability Advisory Panel:
a) discussed
the themes and format of the panel’s community forum(s).
Key
themes that emerged:
1. Solutions to issues
2. Statistical
information
3. Storytelling
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2.05 pm The
Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and
declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF
THE Disability Advisory Panel
HELD ON
DATE:.........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:........................................................
