| The ADA Awareness & Accessibility Committee met on Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at 11:15 a.m. in the Keith Building, Room 109. The following individuals were in attendance: |
| Present: |
Ms. Kerri Clark |
Ms. Nina Coyer |
| Ms. Jenny Jones |
Ms. Karen McClain |
| Dr. Kim Naugle |
Ms. Penny Smith, Observer |
| Dr. Jen Walker |
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Review|Approval of Minutes
The meeting was brought to order by Dr. Naugle. Dr. Naugle asked everyone to review the minutes from April 09, 2003, meeting. Correction under Old Business, Report on the statement to take forward regarding accessibility requests for campus events (Dr. Hayes and Ms. Rivard), second point, and the word tallied to be changed to tabled. Motion was made to accept the minutes by Ms. Coyer, second by Dr. Walker; all were in favor. |
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Old Business
- Report on the statement to take forward regarding accessibility requests for campus events (Dr. Hayes and Ms. Rivard)
Information pertaining to this [Top]ic tabled till next meeting.
- Report on creation of "Master Accessibility List"
Two areas of focus for the Master List include Building Accessibility and Services needed. These are considered our primary focus.
Dr. Naugle talked with School Administration regarding their accessibility surveys. This class has been combined with another class. It seems that assistance would be limited.
Dr. Naugle is going to contact Mr. Herzog, Ms. Belluscio, and Mr. Williams regarding student workers for this project.
Committee members please bring information for next meeting.
- Discussion of Surveys
The sub-committee met with Ms. Belluscio regarding the Disabilities Survey.
Awaiting results. |
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New Business
- CONTINUED: Creation and prioritization of a committee "Wish List" of improvements in accessibility for the campus
- Member Brought Issues
Accommodation Checklist
Ms. Clark mentioned having a checklist or guidelines of some sort to accommodate the policy Dr. Hayes and Ms. Rivard are working on to assist event and meeting planners.
Ms. McClain asked if the above needed to be a policy and or some sort of standard guidelines.
Ms. McClain also mentioned that if it was a policy it would be more of a mandated issue.
Dr. Naugle mentioned that this would be a change in culture as well as being more inclusive.
Ms. McClain suggested collaborating with the Diversity Committee, perhaps in writing; with that help and support, present it to the President.
Dr. Naugle suggested that planning a meeting/event for the following are recommendations to be considered in planning the list, putting it in writing and presenting it to the Diversity Committee at their first meeting of the fall semester, August 2003.
Reminder will be sent to committee members to send list suggestions to Dr. Naugle at kim.naugle@eku.edu.
Meeting Dates
Tentative Summer Meeting Date:
Wednesday, July 09, 2003
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Keith Building, Room 109
Warning System
Ms. Coyer mentioned in the College of Education Faculty/Staff meeting a new warning system was discussed. Mr. Larry Westbrook said that several buildings on campus will be placed with the warning systems. These systems are customized for the hearing impaired (light system). This warning system is being funded by a grant.
Motion was made to adjourn by Dr. Walker, second by Ms. Coyer; all were in favor. |
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Next Meeting
| Date: |
Wednesday, July 09, 2003 |
| Time: |
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. |
| Where: |
Keith Building, Room 109 |
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