Title
Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of August 7, 2024.
Body
QUORUM: Quorum was reached
STAFF:
Raquel Elejabarrieta - Human Resources Director
Eglys Hernandez - P/T Administrative Assistant Labor Relations & Risk Management
Catie Hastings - Community Recreation - D.E.I. Coordinator
Sarah Espino - Community Recreation - Administrative Operations Supervisor
GUEST:
CITIZEN ADVISORS:
Jennifer Durocher, Director of UM-NSU Card
PUBLIC GUEST:
Dr. Laura S. Olivos, Olive Tree Psychology
Pamela Perez Melms, Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 10:05 am
MEETING ABSENCE: None
MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL:
June 5, 2024
Motion by: Bonnie Blaire / 2nd Justine Chichester / Approved unanimously.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: None
MEMBERS REPORTS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Disability Awareness Month Events for October Adventure Day - Ms. Catie Hastings
Ms. Hastings advised upcoming Adventure Day will be taking place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:00am to 2:00pm. Ms. Hastings advised they are in the process of approving the application and will then be mailed out the following week. Ms. Palacio-Pike asked if there was a backup plan in case it rains again like last year when the event could not be held. Ms. Espino advised unfortunately there is no control of weather. Ms. Palacio-Pike asked if another day can be looked at since this date is Columbus Day weekend. Ms. Espino advised there are many other events already put into place and it is difficult, however they can review and see if there is a possibility of another date.
Ms. Palacio-Pike asked regarding having commissioners attend and speak at event as it was done during the first year. Ms. Elejabarrieta stated at the first event, it was also the grand opening of Salvadore Park highlighting the accessible components of the park. Ms. Hastings stated perhaps it would be best to invite the elected officials to attend and speak at the upcoming opening of Ree...
Click here for full text