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Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of May 3, 2023.
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QUORUM: Was Reached
STAFF:
Raquel Elejabarrieta - Human Resources Director
Melissa DeZayas - Sr. Transportation Engineer (Via Zoom)
Eglys Hernandez - Human Resources
Vivian Pires - Parks & Recreation P/T D.E.I. Counselor
GUEST:
CITIZEN ADVISORS:
PUBLIC GUEST:
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting was called to order 10:05am
MEETING ABSENCE:
Haley Moss
MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL:
March 1, 2023
Motion by: Philippa Milne / 2nd Samantha Duran / All approved unanimously
SECRETARY’S REPORT: None
BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Wheelchairs for Swings: Ms. Palacio-Pike
Ms. Palacio-Pike addressed the board regarding perhaps adding this type of swing on existing parks equipment. Ms. Pires provided information on research conducted regarding equipment. Ms. Palacio-Pike advised she was speaking of something that can be added to existing equipment. Ms. Elejabarrieta advised further research will be conducted, the item will be placed on the next agenda and the board will be updated.
Human Exhibit - Coral Gables Museum
Ms. Palacio-Pike spoke of the exhibit at Coral Gables Museum. Ms. Palacio-Pike stated museum personnel expressed interest in hosting a board meeting there to prompt attendance during the exhibit taking place until August 2023. Ms. Elejabarrieta stated further research will be conducted to see which meeting would be best. Ms. Liebl suggested providing information to the schools so they could consider a field trip to the museum. Ms. Palacio-Pike advised she will provide contact information for the museum to Ms. Liebl. Ms. Duran asked regarding how this exhibit is being promoted. Ms. Palacio-Pike stated the museum is promoting the exhibit via many different platforms.
Pepi Bertini European Men’s Clothing - Photo Shoot - Ms. Philippa Milne
Ms. Milne advised the board regarding Mr. Pepe Bertini, owner of Pepi Bertini European Men’s Clothing, project to create p...
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