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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
Wednesday, January 8, 2003 - 3:00 p.m.
City Hall Meeting Room, 311 Third Avenue, Meeting Room
AGENDA:
1. Call to order.
2. Adoption of agenda.
3. Approval of the December 5, 2002 minutes.
4. Schedule next meeting.
5. Election of Officers.
6. Review Budget Narrative and Goals for 2003 and develop Calendar of Events.
Committee 2003 Goals:
To continue to increase public awareness of the challenges and needs of individuals who have
disabilities;
To influence a positive attitude within our community
To promote the “abilities” of people faced with challenges
To maintain a high level of coordination with South Dakota State University
To increase Committee recognition and awareness of Committee goals
Key 2003 Projects:
ABLE Award (July)
ADA Anniversary Celebration (July)
Public Education/Material Dissemination/Workshops
Recycle for Life/Wheelchair Clinic
Brookings Summer Arts Festival (July)
October Awareness Month Activities (October)
Governor’s Awards (Oct-Dec)
Contractor Book
Barrier Awareness Days (March)
Building Trades Students (Multidistrict students) Workshop
Front Line Training on Disability Etiquette
Board Development and Training
7. 2002 Annual Report Subcommittee Report.
8. Barrier Awareness Day arrangements.
9. SDSU Performing Arts Center Accessibility.
10. Updates/Final Reports
A. Building Trades Workshop
B. Bicycle Helmet Project
C. Governor’s Awards
D. Stride Grant
E. Committee Membership
F. Brochure/Power Point project.
11. ADA Coordinator Report.
12. Announcements /Correspondence/Calendar
TURN IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE FORMS!
ADA National Association of ADA Coordinators Newsletter, Dec 2002
13. Draft February Agenda:
Approval of 2002 Annual Report
Barrier Awareness Day final arrangements
March 4th Report to City Council
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.”
Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities
Statement of Purpose
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.
Members:
Kurt Cogswell, Chairman Kay Cutler, Vice Chair Victoria Riggs, Student Member
Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks Emily Bennett Dona Kornbaum
David Bertelson Lisa Sonnenburg