HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 05/18/1998Attendance: Alan Apt, Nancy Baker, Laura Burnette, Don Fish, Kathy Lassen, Amy
Rosenburg, Initha Stuckey,
Staff: Blair Leist
I. Approval of April Minutes
Change April minutes to reflect that Nancy Baker was in attendance. Approved as
read.
II. Disability Awareness Meetings
Special Olympics: On May 12th, Alan, Kathy, Blair and Deputy City Manger
Diane Jones met with Don Unger, Superintendent of Poudre School District (PSD)
and several PSD staff members. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss PSD's
interest and ability to formally recognize the accomplishments of Special Olympians.
As Kathy Lassen explained, several school districts throughout the nation, including
Weld County (i.e., Greeley Central), have implemented programs in which Special
Olympians earn points towards their athletic "letters". Although PSD has some
concerns regarding the logistics of this effort they are supportive and have committed
to exploring ways in which to make this effort successful. As a result of this meeting,
a partnership has been created between the local chapter of Special Olympics and
PSD with the sole purpose of providing varying levels of recognition for Special
Olympians.
Art Contest: Also discussed with PSD, on May 12th, was the concept of an art
contest among PSD students. The general consensus among PSD staff is that art
contests often require a great deal of commitment from teachers and for that reason
were hesitant to support the idea. Once they realized that the contest would not be
officially sanctioned by PSD they were more open to the idea. No direction or
formal decisions regarding the art contest were developed.
III. Disability Awareness Events
On May 19th the members of the Commission, the City, Colorado State University,
Front Range Community College, Poudre School District, Chamber, and Larimer
County will meet to discuss coordinating, publicizing, and developing disability
awareness event throughout the community. Event ideas for this meeting include:
wheelchair athletics and speakers for elementary through high school (K-12) kids,
beepball at local high schools, and hanging the COD banner at events to show
support.
IV. Other Business
Public Access Survey: The Public Access Survey Subcommittee has completed a
review of the 1994 public access survey. They have found it deficient and have
provided a list of recommendations for conducting an improved survey (attached).
The subcommittee also recommends that CSU be approached to determine if this is
an applicable project for a graduate student.
Action: 1. Amy will send a proposal to Blair.
2. Blair will provide Amy with names of appropriate department
heads at CSU.
Brain Injury Association of Fort Collins: The Brain Injury Association is selling
raffle tickets for a 1995 Saab. The next meeting of the Brain Injury Association is
May 26th at 7:00 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church; 301 E. Drake.
Mayor's Awards
Blair will bring the Mayor's Awards timetable to the June meeting for review.
Nancy Stirling's Address
Blair will send to Kathy.
V. Next Meeting
June 22nd