HomeMy WebLinkAboutDisAgenda_2008_09_12 The Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities
311 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 270
Brookings, SD 57006-0270
(605) 697-8641phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
Friday, September 12, 2008
2:00 p.m. - City Hall Meeting Room, 311 Third Avenue
AGENDA:
1. Call to order.
2. Welcome new member & introductions.
3. Designate a recorder.
4. Adoption of the agenda.
5. Approval of July minutes.
6. Schedule October meeting.
Project Updates/Reviews:
7. Emergency Registry Project – (guest invited).
8. Hospitality Ratings Project - follow-up publicity.
9. Post Office Accessibility (enclosures).
New Business:
10. October - National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Activities (encl.).
Reports:
11 Brookings Transportation Board Report.
12. ADA Coordinator's Report.
Arts Festival Accessible Van Parking (enclosure)
Downtown Parking Citizen Concern (enclosure)
Children’s Museum Review (enclosure)
13. Announcements /Correspondence
Updated Committee Member List
Fair Housing Update Newsletter – 7/08
Fair Housing of Dakotas seeks volunteer testers for follow-up on complaints
DVD: “Getting It Right – Etiquette Tips”
New ADA Technical Assistance CD-ROM Available from U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This free
CD-ROM contains a complete collection of the DOJ’s ADA materials. It includes the regulations,
architectural design standards, and technical assistance publications.
Transcript of the Public Hearing on Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, held on July 15, 2008 by the
Department of Justice: http://www.ada.gov/NPRM2008/public_hearing_transcript.htm
On July 15, the Department of Justice (DOJ) broadcast the public hearing on “Proposals to Amend
Regulations under Titles II and III of the ADA.” The DOJ is now making the rebroadcast of the public
hearing available, in Windows Media and Real Media formats with real-time captioning. Follow this
link to access the rebroadcast: http://www.ada.gov/NPRM2008/nprmwebcastinfo.php.
Ask DOJ: Proposal to Revise ADA Regulations under Title II and Title III
On June 17, 2008 the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division published the long awaited
proposed regulations to revise the Department's ADA regulations for State and local governments and
public accommodations and commercial facilities, including its ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
This special 2 hour session provides individuals an opportunity to learn more about the proposed
regulations and direct specific questions to the U.S. Department of Justice. Archived transcript
versions available in audio and print format.
http://www.ada-audio.org/Archives/?type=transcript&id=2008-07-08
14. Calendar:
Sept. 12-13th PDR Youth Deer Hunt
September 16th ADA Training Session, Sioux City (enclosure)
September 24th DBTAC Conference Call
October 8th Disability Luncheon
October 14-16 Fall Conference 2008, Rapid City (enclosure)
October 30th City Volunteer Luncheon
December 4th Mayor’s Christmas Party
15. Adjournment.
“If you require assistance, alternative formats and/or accessible locations consistent
with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City ADA Coordinator at
692-6281 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.”
The Committee strives to advocate for the rights of people in our community who have
disabilities. Throughout the year, specific events are held to bring awareness and
information to our citizens. Technical assistance is provided to the business community,
private individuals, governmental entities, and non-profit organizations. The goals of
this service are to improve the quality of life for people who have disabilities through
enhancing the knowledge base of entities in the community; and to further serve as a
community-based advocacy group enhancing the ability of local entities to comply with
Federal Civil Rights legislation.
Kurt Cogswell, Chairman Alan Davis Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks
Dona Kornbaum David Bertelson Lisa Sonnenburg
Jessie Kuechenmeister Jeff Vostad Dave Miller
Lonnie Bayer