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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDisability Advisory Board - MINUTES - 01/18/2024Disability Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Thursday, January 18, 2024 – 5:30 PM Zoom 1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:38 PM 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present – Terry Schlicting, Scott Winnegrad, Jaclyn Menendez, Joseph Tiner, Rachel Knox-Stutsman, Mandy Morgan b. Board Members Absent – Sheila Hammons, Evan Shockley, Linda Drees c. Staff Members Present – Melanie Clark, Staff Liaison; Jan Reece, Lead Equity Opportunity Compliance Specialist d. Guest(s) – Anias Campbell, ARC of Larimer County Advocate; Teresa Cribelli, Human Relations Commission member 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Anais Campbell, Arc of Larimer County stated that she attended the last DAB meeting where they discussed the 2024 work plan. She saw that ARC of Larimer County was on there and they welcome the opportunity to work with the Board. Supported employment is one of Arc’s big priorities. Arc of Larimer County are recent recipients of the United Way grant that allows them to pursue a social enterprise to hire individuals with IDD and helping them prepare with employment skills, and opportunities to gain more employment and self-sufficiency. Anais stated that Arc is also increasing efforts around attainable, affordable, and accessible housing in the community along with the main effort is training housing agencies with creating accessible processes, applications, and policies. Teresa Cribelli shared that an Autism Awareness Proclamation will be read on April 2nd along with a reception that will be held prior. Teresa invited all board members to attend as well as to collaborate with writing the proclamation. Terry stated that he would like to collaborate on writing the proclamation. Joe asked if there has been any discussion about using the term Autism Acceptance vs. Autism Awareness. Teresa stated that last year President Biden made an Autism Awareness Day, but this can be discussed. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. November 16, 2023 Terry motioned to approve the minutes. Scott second the motion. Motion passed 6-0 6. GUEST PRESENTER 7. NEW BUSINESS a.Approve 2024 Work Plan Melanie created the work plan based on the discussion at the January meeting. She asked Board members to review for accuracy. Terry motioned to approve the work plan as discussed. Scott seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. b.2023 Annual Report – Due end of January Board members discussed their accomplishments in 2023 to be included in the report. Terry motioned to approve the 2023 Annual Report as discussed. Scott second the motion. Motion passed 6-0. 8. OLD BUSINESS a.Award Ceremony Debrief Tabled for February meeting so more members who attended the event can participate in the conversation. 9. OTHER BUSINESS a.Awards Ceremony Debrief 10. FUTURE AGENDA REVIEW a.Awards Ceremony Debrief b.Katlyn Kelly – Dial-a-Ride c.Brad Buckman – Sidewalk in front of Blind Pig 11. ADJOURNMENT a. 7:28 p.m. Minutes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on 02/18/24 01/18/24– MINUTES Page 1