ADA AWARENESS & ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE
Minutes of Wednesday, September 12, 2001
The ADA Awareness & Accessibility Committee met on Wednesday, September 12, 2001, at 11:15 a.m. in the Combs Building, Room 439. The following individuals were in attendance:
Present: Ms. Teresa Belluscio Ms. Connie Callahan
  Ms. Nina Coyer Dr. Karen Dilka
  Mr. Ed Herzog Dr. Steve Loy
  Ms. Karen McClain Dr. Dorothy Mercer
  Dr. Kim Naugle Ms. Virginia Underwood
Dr. Kim Naugle called the meeting to order. It was voted that review of minutes from the July meeting would be suspended until next ADA meeting because Kerri Clark was unable to attend.
Old Business

  • Parking Status and Projects

    1. Addition of spaces on University Drive-etc. (Mark Jozefowicz)

      - Dr. Naugle tried to contact M. Jozefowicz about the additional spaces, but was unable to reach him. Dr. Naugle observed that three (3) parking spaces have been added in front of the Cammack Building. However, the three (3) parking spaces that were due to go in front of the library have not been done. Dr. Naugle will check on the status.

    2. Results of survey on utilization of parking (Dr. Dorothy Mercer)

      - Dr. Mercer distributed copies of the letter she sent to Mark Jozefowicz about monitoring of parking done by psychology students. Dr. Mercer has talked to Mr. Jozefowicz, and he is working on the recommendations.

      - Dr. Mercer also distributed copies of the letter sent to Ed Herzog about accommodations for the Powell Building, the bookstore and the library.

      - Complaints have been made about the elevator in the Powell Building outlined in Dr. Mercer's letter. Mr. Herzog will look in to trying to meet these requests.

      - Mr. Herzog reported that the automatic door openers at the bookstore are being evaluated to make them more efficient. Signs will be posted.

      - Ms. Underwood will talk to Kacey Coleman about the situation with the automatic door openers at the bookstore.

      - Mr. Herzog stated that the accessibility to the Keene Johnson Building was the safest route. He did not want to direct people into the alley for safety reasons.

      - Mr. Herzog is working on a ramp project, and has offered to do the contracting in order to save costs to assure that ramps are installed where necessary.


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

    - Ms. Belluscio and Dr. Mercer will continue to work on this issue. It has been difficult because of the change in Directors. Information should be in the undergraduate and graduate catalogs.
New Business
  • Election of committee officers

    1. Kerri Clark was unanimously voted to remain Secretary of the ADA Committee.

    2. Kim Naugle was unanimously voted to remain Chair of the ADA Committee.

    3. Ed Herzog will serve as Treasurer, when the need arises.

  • Committee Appointments

    1. Awareness subcommittees report

      - It was suggested that Joy Anderson from Occupational Therapy be asked to serve on the committee to replace Dr. Kautzmann.

      - Ms. Belluscio mentioned that the student representatives are willing to serve again this semester.

      - Nick Bertram, Student Government Association president and Student Regent, or a representative of the organization should serve on the committee.

      - For Disabilities Awareness Day, it was suggested that sororities and fraternities be involved in a construction project (building ramps, attaching grab bars) for members of the community with disabilities and have media coverage.

      - A different disabilities symbol should be posted on the web each month.

      - A representative of the Panhellenic Council should be on the committee. Jey Marks, Acting Coordinator of Student Activities, Greek Affairs, & Leadership Development, could assist.

      - Selection of committees will be suspended until the next meeting.

  • Committee members' issues?

    - Meetings for the fall semester will be held on the second Wednesday of the month from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Combs Building, Room 415.

Motion was made to adjourn.
Next Meeting

 Date:   October 10, 2001
 Time:   11:15 a.m.
 Where:   Combs Room 415
 Length:   One (1) Hour
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