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Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of April 3, 2024.
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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
Police Officer Natalie Flores
Ana Lam, Crime Watch Volunteer
GUEST:
CITIZEN ADVISORS:
Deborah Dietz
Jennifer Durocher, Director of UM-NSU Card
PUBLIC GUEST:
Raquel Linares, Director Jobs, Best Buddies International
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 10:01am
MEETING ABSENCE: None
MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL:
March 6, 2024
Motion by: Bonnie Blaire / 2nd Vanessa Bedoya / All approved unanimously.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: None
BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Ms. Palacio-Pike stated she wanted to commence by congratulating Board Member Vanessa Bedoya, who just received the Businesswoman Award from the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Palacio-Pike also advised the Sando family is going to be honored and recognized as Champions at the upcoming UM Card 30-year anniversary gala.
Reel Abilities Film Festival - Catie Hastings, Park & Recreations (Exhibit 1)
Ms. Hastings advised the board regarding this film festival, which focuses mainly on stories of people with disabilities. Ms. Hastings provided information about the organization, how it works and advised bringing this to the City of Coral Gables at a much smaller scale for January 24- 26, 2025. Ms. Hastings advised the three movies being looked at to be included in the showings at various locations throughout the city.
Ms. Hastings advised one of the requirements for hosting this festival is that immediately after each screening there be a panel discussion. Ms. Hastings advised she would like the panels to consist of various speakers.
Ms. Hastings stated there is also a committee which must be set up and she would like a member of the Advisory Board to be a member ...
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