Issue - meetings

The minutes from the last meeting were approved as a correct record.

Arising from the last meeting, it was noted that the group would be interested in seeing the Lexicon’s facilities in relation to access for people with additional needs. It was agreed that this would be organised with a minimum number of three Access Group members attending. (Action: Veryan Lyons)

The following comments were received from Tom Conlin prior to the meeting:

“Agenda Item 72;  Three visually impaired members from our Bracknell Blind Club were involved in the orientation visits to the new Lexicon development and found the session very informative and very encouraging in terms of the thought that has gone into the needs of blind and partially sighted people.  They were very enthusiastic in reporting back to the club meeting following their visit, so well done on this initiative”

“Agenda Item 75: I attended and presented to the large group of schoolchildren who were involved in the “Green meets Grey” project at Honda’s offices in Bracknell on 14 July. They came up with some very innovative ideas about inclusivity for visually impaired people visiting the Lexicon and it will be interesting to see if/how any of these ideas are brought to fruition during the mentoring period.”

Mrs Isabelle Mattick reported that the Dementia Action Alliance had very good feedback regarding the Lexicon and particularly commented on the good visibility at night.