The ADA Awareness & Accessibility Committee met on Wednesday, October 08, 2003, at 11:15 a.m. in the Student Services Building, Disabilities Office in Room 364.
The following individuals were in attendance: |
| Ms. Jenny Allen |
Ms. Teresa Belluscio |
| Ms. Kerri Clark |
Ms. Samantha Courtney |
| Dr. Claire Good |
Mr. Ed Herzog |
| Dr. Marlene Huff |
Ms. Jean Kalscheur |
| Ms. Yolanda Kyer |
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| The following individuals were not in attendance: |
| Ms. Nina Coyer |
Dr. Karen Dilka |
| Mr. Joseph Foster |
Dr. Laurence Hayes |
| Mr. Ward Henline |
Mr. Chris Hurt |
| Dr. Steve Loy |
Ms. Karen McClain |
| Dr. Dorothy Mercer |
Dr. Kim Naugle |
| Ms. Ami Piccirilli |
Ms. Shirley Rivard |
| Ms. Elizabeth Schmidt |
Mr. Thomas Stephens |
| Ms. Virginia Underwood |
Dr. Jen Walker |
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Review of Minutes
The meeting was brought to order by Dr. Huff. Dr. Huff asked that everyone introduce themselves. Review of the minutes from September 10, 2003, meeting; motion was made to accept the minutes by Ms. Kalscheur, second by Ms. Allen; 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)
- This statement needs to be able to:
Ms. Belluscio let the committee know that Dr. Harry Moberly had some concerns regarding the accessibility and justification statements. Some concerns included: distinction of the campus entities, point of who needs to be the central point, and overall needs some more work. Once this process is completed Dr. Moberly would like to take these statements to University Counsel for review.
Dr. Huff asked Ms. Belluscio to ask Dr. Moberly to the next meeting in regards to the accessibility and justification statements, if he is unable to attend to have him outline some components that he would like for us, the committee, to discuss.
Motion was made to table discussion till next meeting by Ms. Clark; second by Mr. Herzog, all were in favor.
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New Business
- ADA Awareness Month (Ms. Belluscio, Mr. Herzog and Ms. Clark)
Mr. Herzog will talk with Mr. Jerry Wallace regarding media and setup of an appointment for Ms. Belluscio, Dr. Huff and Ms. Clark to discuss other advertising and publicizing issues.
Mr. Herzog will take care of placing banners around campus.
Ms. Clark will make a flyer and list for Dr. Good to distribute as well as to present to the Provost Council.
Ms. Clark will send the below activities to Ms. Karen Lynn, EKUpdate.
Planned Activities
October is Disabilities Awareness Month
For more information on events, please visit http://access.eku.edu/.
October 1–31, 2003
Libraries Disabilities Book Display
Library Entrance Lobby and Grand Reading Room
Thursday, October 16, 2003
Disabilities Awareness Day
Powell Square weather permitting, if inclement weather Powell Building Lobby
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Brown Bag Lecture Series
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
“Exploring Hidden Disabilities on Campus”
Speaker: Ms. Teresa Belluscio, Assistant Director of the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Powell Building, Jaggers Room
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
“The Letter and the Spirit of Disability Law in Post Secondary Education”
Speaker: Dr. Kim Naugle, Associate Chair of the Counseling & Educational Leadership
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Powell Building, Jaggers Room
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
“How Technology Can Assist College Students with Disabilities”
Ms. Jean Kalscheur, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Mr. Bob Cunningham, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Everyone is welcome to attend
Student Services Building, Room 364
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
Special Awareness Speaker
“An Overview of Employment Rights for Individuals with Disabilities”
Speaker: Mr. Norb Ryan, State ADA Coordinator
Student Services Building, Auditorium
10:15–11:15 a.m.
Friday, October 24, 2003
Deaf University
Powell Building, Jaggers Room
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
“Trail of Technology”
Disabilities Office Open House
Student Services Building, Disabilities Office
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Committee Membership (Ms. Clark)
Ms. Clark named some individuals that had resigned from the committee.
Possibility for better attendance is the rotation of meeting locations. The Library was mentioned for its centralized location. Ms. Clark was asked to schedule room 201 for the next meeting.
Motion was made by Ms. Clark to move meetings to the Library to be more centralized; second by Ms. Belluscio, all were in favor.
Bylaws on membership guidelines and attendance were discussed.
Dr. Huff is will check on membership issues, what other committees do, and how to proceed with our membership.
Individuals that were not in attendance will be added to future minutes.
- Justification Statement (Dr. Hayes and Dr. Naugle)
Discussion tabled till next meeting.
- Member Brought Issues
Discussion tabled till next meeting.
Motion was made to adjourn by Ms. Allen; second by Ms. Courtney, all were in favor. |
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Next Meeting
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 12, 2003 |
| Time: |
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. |
| Where: |
Libraries Complex, Room 201 |
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