Title
Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of May 6, 2026.
Body
(*) - No Meeting
STAFF:
Clifford Friedman - Human Resources & Risk Management Director
Jose Rodriguez -Human Resources & Risk Management - Assistant Director
Eglys Hernandez - Human Resources & Risk Management - P/T Administrative Assistant
Yanessa Rodriguez - Community Recreation - Administrative Operations Manager (Via Zoom)
Catie Hastings - Community Recreation - D.E.I. Coordinator
CITIZEN ADVISORS:
Debbie Dietz, Citizen Advisor (Not present)
Dr. Jennifer Durocher, University of Miami (Via Zoom)
PUBLIC GUEST: Mr. Ernie Martinez
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order at 10:05am
MEETING ABSENCE: None
MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL:
March 4, 2026
Motion by: Bonnie Blaire / 2nd Wilfredo Jauregui / Approved unanimously
SECRETARY’S REPORT: None
BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Introduction of New Human Resources & Risk Management Director Clifford Friedman
Director Friedman presented himself briefly to the board due to also participating in interviews being conducted and was unable to remain at the meeting.
Sitting Pretty Presentation - Ms. Justine Chichester
Ms. Chichester spoke regarding a show she was part of “Sitting Pretty”. Ms. Chichester states this show provides information on the challenges faced by people with disabilities and feels it would be a great tool to utilize as training for directors. Ms. Chichester stated original production time has been reduced to facilitate its presentation at schools and it can easily be presented to directors as part of October Disability Awareness Month. Ms. Chichester said it would be a topic the board can commence to discuss early, therefore easier to plan. Ms. Chichester stated she would be sending information to staff regarding the presentation for distribution to board.
The board agreed to add this to the June 3, 2026, meeting agenda to be further discussed.
OLD BUSINESS:
Village of Ke...
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