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The Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities
Dave Miller, Chair
Jessie Kuechenmeister, Vice Chair
Lonnie Bayer
Sylvia Buboltz
Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks
Alan Davis
Nadine Gjerde
Geoffrey Graff
Kathy Heylens
Matt Simet
Jeff Vostad
Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities
Thursday, July 25, 2013 @ 2:00 p.m.
City & County Government Center – 520 3rd Street
City Administration, Suite 230, Room 241
We 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.
AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Adoption of the agenda
3. Approval of minutes
4. Schedule next meeting
New Business
5. SD Municipal League Article on Playgrounds
6. Public Education Regarding Parking Sign Language
Project & Issue Updates:
7. ADA Anniversary Ice Cream Social & Presentation – July 28th
8. ABLE Awards
9. Durable Medical Equipment Drive
10. Public Education Subcommittee Report
11. Statewide Conference Call Report
12. City ADA Coordinator’s Report
Other Business:
13. Correspondence/Announcements/ Calendar
∗ July 21-27 Durable Medical Equipment Drive
∗ July 25th Webinar: Update on Accessible Information & Community Tech Plan, 1-2:30 pm
∗ July 28th Ice Cream Social, Pioneer Park
∗ Aug 1st Webinar: Accessible Transportation Facilities, 1:30-3:00 pm
∗ Aug 20th Audio Conf: Athletic Opportunities for students with disabilities (colleges and universities) 1-2:30 pm
∗ Sept 12 ABLE Awards
∗ Sept 18th The Litigation Landscape 5 years after passage of ADA Amendments Act, 1-2:30 pm
∗ Sept 19th Webinar: Creating Accessible PDFs, 1-2:30 pm
∗ Sept. 30-Oct 1 ADA Coordinator Training – St. Pete Beach, FL
∗ June 15-18, 2014 – ADA Symposium in Denver
14. August: Final reports on ADA Anniversary Event and Durable Medical Equipment Drive, ABLE Award event, Emergency
Response and Preparedness Subcommittee - Proposed revisions to Brookings City & County Government Center
Evacuation Plan, Countywide Plan
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 3 business days prior to the meeting.