ADA AWARENESS & ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE
Minutes of Wednesday, April 25, 2001
The ADA Awareness & Accessibility Committee met on Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at 11:15 a.m. in the Combs Building, Room 430. The following individuals attended:
Present: Ms. Teresa Belluscio Ms. Kerri Clark
  Ms. Nina Coyer Dr. Karen Dilka
  Mr. Ed Herzog Mr. Mark Jozefowicz
  Dr. Lisette Kautzmann Dr. Steve Loy
  Ms. Karen McClain Dr. Dorothy Mercer
  Dr. Kim Naugle Mr. Seth Rosenblatt
  Ms. Virginia Underwood  
The meeting was brought to order by Dr. Naugle. Motion was made to approve the minutes by Dr. Dilka; second by Dr. Kautzmann, all were in favor.
Old Business

  • Parking Status and Projects (Mark Jozefowicz)

    -University Drive will be done between intersession and summer sessions.

    -There will be more parking in front of the Library on the left hand side.

    -Possible parking spots will be put in between McGregor Hall and the Combs Classroom Building. Mr. Herzog will put it in writing and present it to Mr. James Street.

    -Dr. Mercer asked about the spots in the Martin Hall/Combs Lot on either side of the hydrant spot becoming handicapped spaces. Mr. Jozefowicz said that this could be done and wouldn't be a problem.

  • Recognition of Service (Dr. Naugle)

    -Retirement of Dr. Lisette Kautzmann. A certificate of appreciation and service was given to Dr. Kautzmann from the Committee.

    -Graduation for Mr. Seth Rosenblatt. Mr. Rosenblatt will be continuing his education at Texas Tech in their Doctoral Program.

  • Report on the April 18th Awareness Day (Dr. Dilka, Mr. Herzog and Ms. Bellusicio)

    -Good participation from all the participating groups.

    -Need ways of drawing the attention of the people on campus to attend.

    -Ms. Belluscio struck up interaction with students passing through.

    -Ideas for next year:

    ~ Moulage: Putting people into temporary disabilities and sending them out into the public for several hours. After returning, having the participants discuss their experiences in a forum with an audience.

    ~ Disabilities Narrative: Subject would be someone who lives with someone else that has a disability.

    ~Inviting Famous Individuals to Campus: Chris[Top]her Reeve, Ben Vareen, Former Miss America - Heather Whitestone, John Hockenberry and Marly Maitlin.
    ~ Possible Sponsors for such event could be:
    -ADA Awareness & Accessibility Committee;
    -Centerboard; and
    -Other off campus sponsors
    Ms. Clark will check the Internet for any information regarding the above individuals.

    ~ Getting more students involved. Possibly putting information about the Committee in the Residential Halls.

    ~ Inviting Ms. Kenna Middleton to be apart of the committee.
New Business
  • Awareness sub-committees report (just any pending date, etc.)

    1. "Month" (July) (Dr. Dilka and Mr. Herzog)

      -Discussion in New Business.

    2. "Year" (Dr. Loy and Dr. Kautzmann)

      -Discussion in New Business.

  • Committee member's issues?

    1. "Tentative" Schedule for future meetings

      -Summer Meetings
      ~ May 16, 2001
      ~ Junes 13, 2001
      ~ July TBA
      -Fall Meetings (Tentative Schedule)
      ~ Every thirds (3rd) Wednesday of the month @ 11"15 - 12:15
    2. ????????????????

      Tasks for summer and fall

      -Dr. Naugle is going to construct a letter to send out at the beginning of fall semester for getting representatives from the student body.

      -Possible banners promoting Awareness Month on University Drive as well as around campus.

      -Mr. Herzog volunteered to work on the banners.

      -Mr. Herzog is going to talk with Dr. Lee Van Orsdel in regards of having a display in the Library entrance that features Awareness for the month of July.

      -Ms. Belluscio said that a warning alarm system is being placed on campus. The company that is putting the system in is working with Mr. Larry Westbrook.

      Other Comments

      -Dr. Loy let the committee know that he is on the committee for a new signature building. The county, city, and university are in joint support for this building. This building will be located somewhere on the Eastern by-pass. He will keep the committee informed.

      -Ms. Clark mentioned to the committee that a student approached her regarding the lighting in between the Wallace Building and the Case Annex Building, that the alleyway is too dark.

      -Ms. Coyer agreed and mentioned that the lighting on the outside of Wallace Building for the stairway is dark too.

      -Mr. Herzog said he would talk with someone regarding this situation.

      -Mr. Rosenblatt thanked the Committee, Ms. Belluscio and Dr. Naugle for allowing him to be apart of this committee.
Motion was made to adjourn by Dr. Loy; second by Mr. Rosenblatt, all were in favor.
Next Meeting

 Date:   May 16, 2001
 Time:   11:15 a.m.
 Where:   Combs Room 430
 Length:   One (1) Hour
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