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Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of October 4, 2023.
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QUORUM: Quorum was reached.
STAFF:
Raquel Elejabarrieta - Human Resources Director
Eglys Hernandez - P/T Administrative Assistant Labor Relations & Risk Management
Catie Hastings - Park & Recreation - D.E.I. Coordinator (Via Zoom)
Vivian Pires - Parks & Recreation P/T D.E.I. Counselor (Via Zoom)
GUEST: None
CITIZEN ADVISORS:
Jennifer Durocher, Director of UM-NSU Card
PUBLIC GUEST: None
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting was called to order 10:00am
MEETING ABSENCE:
Samantha Duran
Deborah Dietz
MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL:
September 6, 2023
Motion by: Bonnie Blaire / 2nd Vanessa Bedoya / All approved unanimously
SECRETARY’S REPORT: None
BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
It’s Cool to Fly American - Ms. Palacio Pike (Exhibit #1)
Ms. Palacio Pike shared with the board information regarding upcoming event being held on October 14, 2023, 11:30am - 2:00pm - A Mock Airport Experience provided by American Airlines. Ms. Palacio Pike stated it is an opportunity for families to engage with other families regarding airport travel.
OLD BUSINESS:
Update - Adventure Day - Ms. Hastings
Ms. Hastings advised that all the tents have been filled and there will be more focus the programing. Ms. Hastings stated there will be 38 vendors participating this year. Board member Ms. Blaire asked reference cost offset of event and if this was done via vendors being charged, and Ms. Hastings advised the city does not charge vendors to participate.
Ms. Hastings advised a quiet tent has also been added. Ms. Palacio asked if Area Stage Theatre would be present again this year and Ms. Hastings advised they will be participating.
Disability Acceptance Month Resolution / Proclamation: Ms. Elejabarrieta
Ms. Elejabarrieta advised the City Commission will present a Resolution declaring Principles of Inclusion for all individuals with disabilities, and urging action by national, state, and loca...
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