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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 09/14/1987# r CITY OF FORT COLLINS COMMISSION ON DISABILITY MINUTES COMMISSION ON DISABILITY September 14, 1987 The regular meeting of the Commission on Disability was called to order by Chairperson Arne Andersen at 6:35 p.m., in the CIC Room, City Hall West, 300 LaPorte Avenue. Members Present: Charlotte Kanode, Judy Siefke, Arne Andersen, Nancy Jackson, Carol Rice Members Absent: Bobbie Guye, Dianne Radford, Marilyn Maxwell Staff: Jackie Davis, Carmen Hollowell Guests: Heather Heafer, COD Applicant Shirley Reichenbach, COD Applicant INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND SPEAKERS Arne announced Heather Heafer, Shirley Reichenbach, and Helen Barr applied for membership to the Commission on Disability. He advised the City Council would be voting on the new members at the September 15 City Council meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the July 13 and August 10 meetings were approved as written. OLD BUSINESS Arne announced that radio stations had been notified of the Mayor's Awards Breakfast nominations. Flowers, boutonnieres, and a centerpiece were discussed. Bobbie and Charlotte are working on simulations. They will be contacting Rosalie Smith about transportation. Arnie will ask the Mayor or Assistant Mayor to attend the Breakfast and give a short speech. Arne also scheduled a slide presentation. Shirley and COMMISSION ON DISABILITY otte volunteered to be hostesses. P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 • (303) 221-6758 40 Minutes - 9/14/87 Page 2 Carmen distributed the certificates for COD approval. She will be doing name tags within the next few weeks. She will also have an agenda printed as soon as contributors and simulators/role models are known. The next COD meeting was scheduled for October 5, 1987, in the Council Office. ABRF UPDATE Disabled Equipment Program Jackie reported the Disabled Resource Services office applied for two TDDs for utilization in their office. Architectural Barrier Removal Jackie reported that a Foothills Gateway Rehabilitation client will be living with a family in the community for a year, and the family will be needing a portable ramp. There was discussion as to whether or not Foothills Gateway could build a ramp if the materials were provided; and if the ramp might be adapted or modified for another household. Jackie mentioned that the request had been received that afternoon via telephone and an actual application had not yet been submitted. The COD agreed to table a decision until more information is provided by Foothills Gateway. Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 p.m.