HomeMy WebLinkAboutM2000_04_14The Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities met on
Friday, April 14, 2000. Members present: David Hoyt, Kurt Cogswell,
Emily Bennett,Roger Seas, Nancy Hartenhoff, Amy Fry, Allen & Lynda
Muller and visitorsPatty Bacon and Eugene Butler.
Meeting was called to order by Chairmen Cogswell. The agenda was
adopted. Minutes of the March meeting were approved. Next meeting is
scheduled for May 12. Announcements included the volunteer luncheon
scheduled for April 27.
Eugene Butler, Disabilities Services and Institutional Compliance Officer
gave a fact filled presentation about the duties of his office. He included
information about how students at SDSU receive disability services; why
more students are requesting services; and also some information about
some plans for the immediate future of providing more services to
disabled students. Eugene answered many questions from the board. He
also stated that he provides services to students, employees, visitors and
prospective students.
Patty Bacon from Habitat for Humanity presented information about their
program. After an overview of their program, she asked for assistance in
locating families/individuals with disabilities that may be eligible for the
Habitat for Humanity program. There is a new program in partnership with
theLyons clubs to help families with disabilities. Several suggestions were
given to Patty about getting information about this specific program and
Habitat for Humanity in general.
Correspondence:
Discussion regarding a financial request for the Dare to Dream
conferenceresulted in the board voting to not support the request.
There will not be anyone attending the local affiliate training in
Chamberlain on April 17.
Completed projects:
See written report from Marla Muxen about Barrier Awareness Day.
Positive comments were received about the Homeshow Booth. It is
felt that this is a worthwhile event and should be continued. It was
suggested that a bigger banner with our name be used.
Follow up reports:
No report on funding for accessible dock at Lake Campbell.
Power point presentation by Mullers is in progress.
Letters to Summer Arts Festival and Performing Arts Center by
Cogswell were approved.
Workshop presentation for the Multi -district students has been set.
There are three sessions of building trades classes.
Discussion regarding ADA anniversary activities was tabled to May.
See written report of ADA Coordinator's report.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.
Submitted by Lynda Muller