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Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of March 17, 2021.
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Quorum in person reached.
NEW BUSINESS:
Upcoming Commission Meeting - March 23, 2021 - Ms. Raquel Elejabarrieta
Presentation of Resolution (Principles of Inclusion for Individuals with Autism) Proclamation
Ms. Elejabarrieta advised Board of upcoming Commission meeting to be held on March 23, 2021 and that due to the elections, there would not be a meeting in April. As such, a Proclamation regarding Principles of Inclusion for Individuals
with Autism would be presented at the March 23rd meeting. Ms. Elejabarrieta advised she would like the Police Department to be presented with this Proclamation because of all their participation in the Autism Vehicle, GUIDE, etc.
Adventure Day - October 2021 / Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
Ms. Elejabarrieta advised she has received inquiries regarding hosting Adventure Day event this year. Ms. Elejabarrieta stated if it were something Board would like to proceed with, it is time to come up with ideas, keeping in mind event
due to COVID-19 would be modified and safe.
Ms. Liebl stated she has been reading regarding re-opening Miami however none address how to do so keeping in mind persons with disabilities in the community. Ms. Liebl discussed regarding artificial intelligence and feels now is the time
to brainstorm how to go forth re-opening Miami making it compassionate and inclusive for all. Ms. Liebl spoke of a video currently viral on social media (Jerusalema Dance Challenge) and that perhaps City can create a similar one focusing
on what it is doing regarding hiring persons with disabilities. Ms. Liebl stated video can showcase what City of Coral Gables is doing and ask other cities what their efforts regarding this issue are. Ms. Liebl stated video can reflect
companies like Badia which have hired individuals with disabilities to package spices. Ms. Liebl stated she would like for tables to be av...
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