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Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting November 3, 2021.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Introduction of new Citizen Advisory - Dr. Jennifer Durocher UM Card
Ms. Palacio introduced Dr. Durocher as a new Citizen Advisory for the board. Dr. Durocher introduced herself and provided information regarding UM Card program.
Ms. Palacio introduced Dr. Laura Olivos, who addressed the Board and explained a little about herself.
Alzheimer’s Month - GUIDE
Ms. Elejabarrieta advised GUIDE is up and running. Ms. Elejabarrieta advised it went live end of October. Ms. Elejabarrieta stated city will commence promoting during November which is one of the months regarding Alzheimer’s and will be discussed at upcoming commission meeting November 9, 2021. Ms. Elejabarrieta advised post cards will be made available for distribution in various forms such as via Senior Citizen Advisory Board, police officers and others.
Winter Wild Camp - Ms. Ericka Kofkin
Ms. Kofkin advised board of pilot program which is being worked on called Winter Wild Camp. Ms. Kofkin stated they are working on being able to host this by creating a small wilderness area in the middle of Coral Gables to provide a true camp site experience. Ms. Kofkin stated this would be a half day camp 9:00am to 1:00pm during the second week of winter camp and at least three of the spots are available to participants who already have active cases in Ericka’s program. Ms. Kofkin advised this program is for teenagers ages 12 to 15.
Ms. Palacio asked if this would be taking place at Youth Center. Ms. Vester explained they currently contacted City Manager’s office to obtain approval to host it at a current vacant Girls Scout house.
Self-Contained Classrooms Coral Gables Public Elementary Schools - Ms. Jennifer Sando
Ms. Sando addressed board regarding this issue and its status. Ms. Sando explained currently at Coral Gables Public Elementary schools there are no self-contained classrooms. Ms. Sando advised of conversations...
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