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Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of January 18, 2022.
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QUORUM: In-Person Quorum was reached.
Meeting was called to order at 4:51pm.
Ms. Palacio introduced all the Board members as well as others present to the audience.
MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL:
December 1, 2021
Motion by Blake Sando / 2nd Motion: Philippa Milne / All approved unanimously
County Commissioner Raquel Regalado - Initiatives for Individuals with Disabilities
Ms. Palacio introduced Commissioner Regalado and advised of all present via zoom.
Commissioner Regalado addressed everyone present. Commissioner Regalado shared various experiences and challenges faced in past as well as currently regarding having a neurodivergent child.
Commissioner Regalado stated the following were initiatives as well as discussions which have commenced and should continue:
· Importance of making information regarding available resources easily accessible to all parents/care givers of neurodivergent people.
· Continuing of early intervention assistance for families and expanding same further into older years
· Make parents aware of importance to instill in their children at a much younger age regarding vocational experiences.
· Learning how to best identify the needs regarding work force.
· Providing proper training for employees to assure better interaction.
· Setting up tracking regarding skill set evaluations commencing at an earlier age to determine the strengths and weakness of a young neurodivergent individuals.
· Discussing employment opportunities with neurodivergent individuals while they are still in school.
· Assure equal pay for their work.
· Having a transit system in place accommodated for their needs.
· Making sure accommodations are made available whenever necessary and possible.
· Making sure a neurodivergent person is part of any board or initiative addressing their needs.
· Providing situations where neurodivergent people can express their feeling...
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