ADA AWARENESS & ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE
Minutes of Wednesday, January 17, 2001
The ADA Awareness & Accessibility Committee met on Wednesday, January 17, 2001, at 11:15 a.m. in the Combs Building, Room 430. The following individuals attended:
Present: Mr. Craig Anderson Ms. Teresa Belluscio
  Dr. Connie Callahan Ms. Kerri Clark
  Ms. Nina Coyer Dr. Karen Dilka
  Mr. Chris Frederick Mr. Ed Herzog
  Dr. Lisette Kautzmann Dr. Steve Loy
  Dr. Dorothy Mercer Dr. Kim Naugle
  Mr. Seth Rosenblatt Ms. Millicent Wells
The meeting was brought to order by Dr. Naugle. Dr. Naugle asked everyone to introduce themselves. The first order of business was the review of the minutes. Motion was made to approve by Dr. Kautzmann; second by Dr. Dilka, all were in favor.
Old Business

  • Parking Status and Projects (Dr. Naugle, Mr. Herzog and Dr. Mercer)

    1. Van for committee meetings/Parking Survey/etc.

      -Moved till next meeting.

  • Disability accommodations statement for financial aid advising (Ms. Belluscio and Dr. Mercer)

    1. Thank you note sent to Mr. Fish and Ms. Spivey (Dr. Naugle)

      -Dr. Naugle sent thank you.

      -Ms. Bellusico and Dr. Mercer haven't heard any response from Ms. Fish or Ms. Spivey since their meeting.

      -Dr. Naugle suggested that Ms. Belluscio and Dr. Mercer contact Mr. Fish and Ms. Spivey before the next committee meeting.

  • Request from Teaching and Learning center for help in making center more accessible (Dr. Naugle and Mr. Herzog)

    1. Temporary Signage/Floor marking of route to elevator

      -Suggestions for temporary fixes include putting a ramp in front of the Keen Johnson Building.

      -Mr. Herzog mentioned that the Print Shop of Facilities Services would be painting lines inside as well as signage being made and posted. There will also be a lift for Walnut Hall.

  • Debate of ADA issues facing the Supreme Court on Feb. 6th (Dr. Lisette Kautzmann)

    -Dr. Kautzmann mentioned that it's been hard trying to find people to be debaters.

    -Dr. Callahan volunteered to be a debater.

    -Dr. Mercer mentioned Mr. Matt Winslow was possibly interested.

    -Ms. Clark said she would put the debate information up on the website.
New Business
  • Awareness sub-committees report (just any pending date, etc.)

    1. "Day" (Dr. Dilka and Mr. Herzog)

      -Assignments for the tables/booths will be given out next committee meeting.

      -Mr. Herzog is going to ask if Mr. Tim Farmer would come and speak for ADA Awareness Day. If Mr. Farmer does come possibly having him interview with Dr. Bob Kustra on the radio show, Horizons.

      -The possible emphasis for Awareness "Day" will be on "hidden disabilities."

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

      -See above.

      -Possible speaker for Awareness month would be Ms. Pam Wallace, State Appointed Official.

      -Also having Ms. Wallace interview with Dr. Kustra on Horizons.

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

      -Dr. Loy mentioned the Brown Bag luncheon for getting faculty and students together. Propose for this to happen in the Fall of 2001.

      -A presentation was also mentioned that would be showed to the individual departments on higher education and accessibility.

      -Ms. Clark volunteered to put the presentation on the website as well as creating it in Microsoft PowerPoint.


  • Committee member's issues?

    -Curb cut outs on the sidewalk going towards the Perkins Building.

    -Mr. Herzog is going to check on the curb situation.

    -Mr. Anderson was inquiring about computer accessible equipment for students at EKU. Dr. Dilka and Dr. Kautzmann gave Mr. Anderson some suggestions on whom to contact regarding such equipment.
Motion was made to adjourn by Mr. Rosenblatt; second by Mr. Herzog, all were in favor.
Next Meeting

 Date:   February 14, 2001
 Time:   11:15 a.m.
 Where:   Combs Room 430
 Length:   One (1) Hour
Spring 2001 Meeting Schedule

February 14, 2001
March 14, 2001
April 11, 2001
May 09, 2001
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