HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 08/10/1998Attendance: Stacey Abate, Nancy Baker, Mark Cummings, Don Fish, Mark Kramer, Kathy
Lassen, Nathan Montgomery, Amy Rosenburg,
Staff: Blair Leist
I. Approval of Minutes
June minutes approved without changes
II. Disability Awareness Program Update
During the original meeting in May participants were asked to submit information
regarding the disability programs that they are involved in. The information has been
trickling in slowly, but some of it has now been received from Poudre School District
Colorado State University, and Front Range Community College. At this time a meeting
date has not been determined, but a time will be established in the near future.
The Commission may want to host at least one event this year. Suggestions include:
1. Obstacle Day at the Mall: May be possible to tie this event to one that the MS
Society hosts. If so, the Commission could show its new video as long as a TVNCR
can be provided (by the City if possible).
Action: Mark C. will check with Cindy Bean regarding the MS event.
2. Kids on the Block: This program was a big hit at the Mayor's Awards and would be
great to sponsor at local schools. Unfortunately, the funds to support this may not be
available. Also, the Kids on the Block program sponsored by Easter Seals has lost its
support. The CSU program may still be available, however.
3. Athletic Event: Ideas include a beepball game and exposition, or coordinating with
Renee Lane, the City's Recreational Therapeutic Specialist, on an event (as Jennifer
Fesperman did in the past). If so, the Commission may be able to connect with her
and set up a booth, assist in set-up, placing posters, etc. Coordinate with Special
Olympics volunteers to assist.
4. Develop and conduct presentations to accompany COD video. Present at
organizations, service clubs, etc.
Actions:
1. Meet on Wed. 26th from 1-2:30 to discuss.
2. Identify presentation points.
3. Identify groups/agencies to approach
III. Mayor's Awards
Luncheon has been set for October 23rd. Blair is in the process of finding a service dog
organization that may provide entertainment. Nomination forms will be delivered to all
members. Ten sets of forms will be sent and members will be asked to distribute. One
extra form will be sent so that members can make additional copies if needed. At the
August 26th subcommittee meeting the group will identify a person to write the
"soapbox" editorial for the Coloradoan.
IV. Video Update
Mark C. is reports that pictures are needed to accompany the video. Pictures needed by
August 26th include: pictures of people with disabilities at work, play, etc. Also needed
are pictures of educational issues, compliant and non -compliant accessibility issues, and a
series of pictures showing a person with a disability throughout the work day.
V. Nominations
Chair: Kathy Lassen, Don Fish
Vice -Chair: Initha Stuckey, Don Fish
Member -at -Large Laura Burnett, Mark Kramer, Stacey Abate
Historian Mark Cummings, Alan Apt
Voting will take place at the September meeting.
VI. Other Business
Ray sends his apologies for missing his luncheon, but he is now in Greeley. His health
has improved greatly. The Commission still overwhelmingly agrees to publicly thank
Ray for his many years of service to the COD by presenting a plaque from the Mayor to
Ray at a City Council meeting. Members also agreed to pick up Ray (in Greeley) and
take him back following the proclamation.
VIII. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the COD is Monday, September 21st from 2:00-4:30 in the CIC
room.
Respectfully Submitted,
Blair Leist