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DISABILITY ADVISORY BOARD (formerly COD)
REGULAR MEETING
Contact: Jeni Kohles, Lead Specialist, ADA Coordinator
Office: 970-416-4254
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL & New member introductions
Present:
Board Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
Guests:
3.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
4.ELECTION
5.GUEST PRESENTERS
•Chief Swoboda, Fort Collins Police Services
Disability Advisory Board
REGULAR MEETING: October 20, 2022
10/6/2022 Agenda Page 2
6.OLD BUSINESS
Jenny Miller, Grant -update
Review Work Plan
•Safety
Action: Meet with Police Chief and Fire Chief about staff training approach when
interacting with people with disabilities including people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities.
Strategic Objectives Supported: Improve community involvement, education, and
regional partnerships to increase the level of public trust and keep the community
safe. Meet expected level of core and specialized police services as the community
grows. Partner with Poudre Fire Authority to provide high-quality fire prevention,
community risk reduction and emergency response services. Improve emergency
management and preparedness.
•Transportation
Action: Provide for safe & reliable multimodal travel to, from, and throughout the city.
Guest Speakers in November – status on updates (Drew Brooks/Kaley Zeisel)
Jeni provided them with the topics we discussed in August
•High Performing Government
Action: Support The City in hiring people with disabilities through education, training,
and partnership with PSD in creating a school to work pipeline. Introduce ACE, Project
Search and SWAP. Provide People First Language to City Council. Provide input on
City Equity Hiring Guide.
Pipeline/Resources
•Disability Resources Service Group (Evan)
•Student Disability Center (Joe)
•ARC
Individuals with IDD - Safeway on Harmony Rd. (Linda)
Workforce Disability Subcommittee Members
•Jaclyn Menendez, Terry Schlicting, Shanae Core (DVR)
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10/6/2022 Agenda Page 3
Review Work Plan (continued)
•Economic Health
Action: Continue to highlight/recognize employers who hire people with disabilities
through annual Community Recognition Awards.
Community Recognition Awards
2023 October next awards event
Claudia - will cover the meal of the event
Location
•Senior Center, mindful of costs
o Pros – Positive for community
o Cons - Getting nominations for awards (Board generate nominations,
possible social media platforms)
•CSU – option/expensive
Categories for nomination
•Recognized Employers in categories: Volunteers, Disability, Business
Advocacy, Veterans
•1-2 nominations per category
•Subcommittee
o Rachel Knox-Stutsman, Joe Tiner, Shanae Core
o Help with event planning
o Votes on nominations
October 2022 plan
Highlight companies hiring those with disabilities
Place article in Coloradoan regarding recognition of board and employers
approximately 1 month prior to recognition
Contact Molly at the Coloradoan regarding interviewing DAB members (Claudia)
Volunteers to be interviewed
•Terry, Scott, Mandy, and Jaclyn
•Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – Not addressing in 2022
Provide a high-quality built environment, support quality, diverse neighborhoods
and foster the social health of the community.
•Culture and Recreation – Not addressing in 2022
Provide diverse cultural and recreational amenities
Disability Advisory Board
REGULAR MEETING: October 20, 2022
10/6/2022 Agenda Page 4
7.APPROVAL OF MINUTE - August and September
8.ADJOURNMENT
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