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Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of November 1, 2023.
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BOARD MEMBERS:
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
Vivian Pires - Parks & Recreation P/T D.E.I. Counselor (Via Zoom)
GUEST:
CITIZEN ADVISORS:
Deborah Dietz (Via Zoom)
PUBLIC GUEST:
Ms. Barbara Diaz, It Takes A Village, Key Biscayne
Ms. Laura Teran, It Takes A Village, Key Biscayne
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting was called to order 10:05am
MEETING ABSENCE:
Jennifer Durocher, Director of UM-NSU Card
MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL:
October 4, 2023
Motion by: Vanessa Bedoya / 2nd Jennifer Ward Sando / All approved unanimously
SECRETARY’S REPORT: None
BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Accessibility Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Gym - Director Elejabarrieta
Director Elejabarrieta advised the board of concern brought forth regarding accessibility at the gym located at the War Memorial Youth Center. Director Elejabarrieta advised this location is part of the City’s overall transition plan. Director Elejabarrieta stated these concerns have been brought up to the parks and recreation staff, which will prioritize them.
My Ability Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado Event - Ms. Mary Palacio-Pike
Ms. Palacio-Pike shared with the board that she attended “My Ability” event regarding a panel discussion to promote inclusion in the workplace and advised panel members who were present such as representatives of Goodwill, Microsoft, as well as Miami-Dade College. Ms. Palacio-Pike suggested perhaps for the second panel of discussion be held at Coral Gables. Ms. Elejabarrieta stated this has been done in the past, which could be done at a board meeting, hosting will not be an issue. Director Elejabarrieta stated to assure this would be a successful event, someone needs to t...
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