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Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of November 6, 2019.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Mark Thompson - Special Olympics (Exhibit 1)
Mr. Thompson provided Board informative material regarding Special Olympics mission and services. Mr. Thompson conducted presentation introducing various programs, including
but not limited to young athletes’ programs, county competitions, state competitions, etc. Mr. Thompson distributed and spoke of the Special Olympics basketball training program currently
held at City’s Phillips Park.
Mr. Thompson expressed interest in having more programs within the City of Coral Gables working in conjunction with the Parks department. Ms. Milne asked if participants are
required to be City of Coral Gables residents and she was advised it was open to everyone and residency was not a requirement.
Ms. Vester advised that this is currently a pilot program, however they are looking forward to perhaps conducting a soccer program in spring.
Ms. Paola Villanueva - CILSF (Exhibit 2)
Ms. Villanueva conducted a power point presentation demonstrating the goals of CILSF (Center for Independent Living of South Florida) and the services they provide. Ms. Villanueva
explained requirement is must be a youth participant and advised that it is open to everyone between the ages of 18 to 26. Ms. Villanueva advised of the various trainings which have been
made available such as money management, independent living skills, as well as transition skills from high school to higher education and community. Ms. Villanueva advised there are
currently 20 youth participants of which some are City residents. Ms. Villanueva advised CILSF has also been working closely with the Social Club in Coral Gables.
Ms. Villanueva advised that due to the increase interest in the money management classes which were only being offered during the summertime, the CILSF is offering the class during the
entire year.
Ms. Villanueva advised that one of the weekl...
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