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Home My WebLink AboutDisability Advisory Board - Minutes - 10/20/2022 1 DISABILITY ADVISORY BOARD (formerly COD) REGULAR MEETING Contact: Jeni Kohles, Lead Specialist, ADA Coordinator Office: 970-416-4254 jkohles@fcgov.com Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Remote Meeting: Join Zoom Meeting: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/98185571735 (Detailed Zoom instructions follow the Agenda) This information is available in Spanish or other language at no cost to a person who would like this information translated to or communicated in Spanish or other language. Please call 970.232.0512 or cmenendez@fcgov.com to make a request for information in other languages. Esta información está disponible en español u otro idioma, sin costo para la persona que le gustaría esta información traducida o comunicada en español u otro idioma. Favor llame al 970.232.0512 or cmenendez@fcgov.com para solicitar información en otros idiomas. Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. TTY: please use 711 to call 970.416.4254. 1. CALL TO ORDER - Terry Schlicting call to order 5:37 pm 2. ROLL CALL & New member introductions Present: Scott Winnegrad, Linda Drees, Terry Schlicting, Mandy Morgan, Rachel Knox-Stutsman, Jaclyn Menendez, Rachel Knox-Statsman, Joe Tiner Board Members Absent: Evan Shockley Staff Members Present: Jeni Kohles, Claudia Menendez Guests: Chief Jeff Swoboda 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 4. ELECTION 5. GUEST PRESENTER: Chief Jeff Swoboda 6. OLD BUSINESS Jenny Miller, Grant approved November presenter: Chief Derek Bergsten, PFD Page 2 Boards and Commissions Fall Recruitment open until Sept. 25. Members with expiring terms coming up were notified. Work Plan – Completion for 2022 due at Nov. meeting; carry forward updated plan into 2023 Utilize Linda as a liaison within the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) - addressing how to integrate voluntary database to safeguard those with disabilities with both fire and police systems. Transfort – Number one concern/issue. Continue to stay in touch. Update DAB monthly. Attend Quarterly. Provide documented goals and progress/status Monthly beginning 2023. DEI plan for Transfort and mirror it. New funding to add additional person to oversee and work with a potential feasibility study and work with outreach. Advocating for the expansion of Dial-a-Ride services for all qualified in the City limits Remove barriers in application process (review and meet to go over where changes could be made). Fillable PDF form – Claudia, Joe, Terry http://www.ridetransfort.com/img/site_specific/uploads/DAR_Eligibility_Application_2019_Update_Fillable.pdf Motion to go to hybrid meetings made by Scott – 2nd by Terry – 3rd by Mandy Finish work plan in November next meeting. Review Work Plan • Safety Action: Meet with Police Chief about staff training approach when interacting with people with disabilities including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Added Action:  Assist intersection of City and County Databases that talk about location.  Provide a liaison between the DAB and Citizen Advisory Council. (Linda) 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. Page 3  October/November – Chiefs Swoboda and Bergsten • Transportation Action: Provide for safe & reliable multimodal travel to, from, and throughout the city. Advocate for 100% of bus stops to be accessible. Advocate for pre pandemic route availability. Work toward additional ADA accessible parking in the downtown area. Advocate for improved regional interconnectivity. Added Action:  Transfort - Monthly reviews and Quarterly updates of key initiatives and on-going projects. Quarterly attendance of Transfort.  Advocating for the expansion of dial-a-ride services for all qualified individuals within City limits.  Remove barriers in the application process. – Review application process with Dial-a-ride. (Claudia/Joe/Terry) http://www.ridetransfort.com/img/site_specific/uploads/DAR_Eligibility_Application_201 9_Update_Fillable.pdf • 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 o Disability Resources Service Group (Evan) o Student Disability Center (Joe) o ARC o Individuals with IDD - Safeway on Harmony Rd  Workforce Disability Subcommittee Members o Jaclyn Menendez, Terry Schlicting, Shanae Core (DVR) o Agreed to add Shanae Core to team  Terry – CSU – hiring those with disability on decline. Emp. w/disabilities leaving.  City do a better job hiring those with disabilities. How to get employer engagement in hiring those with disabilities. Page 4 • 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 • 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 o Terry, Scott, Mandy, and Jaclyn Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – Address in 2023  Provide a high-quality built environment, support quality, diverse neighborhoods and foster the social health of the community. • Culture and Recreation – Address in 2023  Provide diverse cultural and recreational amenities 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Not approved August, September & October 2. ADJOURNMENT – Terry adjourned meeting at 7:36 pm. Seconded by Mandy. Page 5 Monthly Invite: City Manager's Office is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/98185571735 Every month on the Third Thursday, until Dec 15, 2022, 12 occurrence(s) Jan 20, 2022 05:30 PM Feb 17, 2022 05:30 PM Mar 17, 2022 05:30 PM Apr 21, 2022 05:30 PM May 19, 2022 05:30 PM Jun 16, 2022 05:30 PM Jul 21, 2022 05:30 PM Aug 18, 2022 05:30 PM Sep 15, 2022 05:30 PM Oct 20, 2022 05:30 PM Nov 17, 2022 05:30 PM Dec 15, 2022 05:30 PM Meeting ID: 981 8557 1735 One tap mobile +17209289299,,98185571735# US (Denver) +13462487799,,98185571735# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 720 928 9299 US (Denver) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 981 8557 1735 Find your local number: https://fcgov.zoom.us/u/acS4PkBVf1