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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDisAgenda_2010_01_28 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, January 28, 2010 2:00 p.m. - City Hall Meeting Room, 311 Third Avenue AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Adoption of the agenda. 3. Approval of November and December minutes. 4. Schedule next meeting (February 19th or 26th) New Business 5. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2009 Annual Report. Project & Issue Updates: 6. Myths & Facts Brochure Project. 7. Parking brochure distribution. 8. Model Accessible Garden Plot. 9. Pending Accessibility Review Invites and Concerns. 10. 2010 National ADA Symposium – ADA Leadership Certification. 11. Correspondence/Announcements/Calendar • February 5th • February 15th City Annual Report Deadline • June 21-23 National ADA Symposium Special Committee Reports: 12. Transportation Board Report. 13. City ADA Coordinator’s Report. • Brookings High School Expansion Project • Access Aisle Signage • Election Polling Locations • ADA Leadership Network Conference Call Report (1/27) • SDSU Wellness Center Review 14. February Agenda: Barrier Awareness 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. 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