Title
Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of February 1, 2023.
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Quorum was reached.
STAFF:
Raquel Elejabarrieta - Labor Relations & Risk Management Director
Catie Hastings - Parks & Recreation D.E.I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Coordinator
Vivian Pires - Parks & Recreation P/T D.E.I. Counselor
GUEST:
CITIZEN ADVISORS:
Debbie Dietz - In person
Jennifer Durocher, Director of UM-NSU Card
PUBLIC GUEST:
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting was called to order 10:05am
MEETING ABSENCE:
Samantha Duran
MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL:
January 18, 2023
Motion by: Blake Sando / 2nd Haley Moss / All approved unanimously
SECRETARY’S REPORT: None
BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Autism Flag at City Hall - Ms. Palacio-Pike
Ms. Palacio-Pike addressed regarding having an Autism Flag at City Hall. Ms. Elejabarrieta advised she will research further and advise board. Discussion took place regarding designing of flag. Ms. Dietz spoke regarding the current puzzle piece being used as representation and expressed adults with autism mostly do not feel comfortable with the puzzle piece. Ms. Moss expressed her thoughts as well regarding the use of the puzzle piece as representation of Autism and a better way to bring inclusivity to all.
Ms. Elejabarrieta explained due to upcoming elections, there will not be a commission meeting this year during the month of April, therefore the autism resolution and proclamation would have to take place during the March 28, 2023, meeting.
Ms. Liebl spoke of creating a brochure which can be distributed to businesses advising how to be more inclusive going forward. Ms. Elejabarrieta expressed concern and procedure regarding utilizing city branding and distribution. Dr. Durocher stated UM Card has the capability of assisting with this project with the assistance of the Board. Ms. Elejabarrieta stated once the wording has been completed, to please make same is made available for review to assure the message is som...
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