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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDisAgenda_2009_11_20 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, November 20, 2009 2:00 p.m. - City Hall Meeting Room, 311 Third Avenue AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Additions, deletions and other changes to the agenda 3. Adoption of the agenda 4. Approval of minutes 5. Schedule next meeting New Business 6. Myths & Facts Brochure Project Updates/Reports: 7. School Expansion Plan Review 8. Other Accessibility Review Invites and Concerns 9. Governor’s Awards: A. Recognition Event Recap B. Completion of final nominations Special Committee Reports: 10. Transportation Board Report 11. City ADA Coordinator’s Report • Police Department/City Hall Entrance • ADA Leadership Network Renewal • Upcoming Training Opportunities Other: 12. Correspondence/Announcements 13. Calendar: • December 1st Mayor’s Christmas Party – 5-7 pm, Performing Arts Center • June 21-23, 2010 National ADA Symposium 14. 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. Dave Miller, Chair Jessie Kuechenmeister, Vice Chair Alan Davis Kim Lindell Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks Dona Kornbaum David Bertelson Kathy Heylens Jeff Vostad Lonnie Bayer Kurt Cogswell