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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCACD Minutes 04.10.24 CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 Carmel Advisory Committee on Disability Wednesday, April 10, 2023 – 9:30 a.m. Carmel Clay Public Library, Meeting Room C. 425 E Main St. Present CACD Members: Natalie O’Hara, Kelvin Solares, Shannon Penaflor, Nikita Ford, Jim Probst, Melissa Keyes, Kevin Whited, Jenny Stites, Mindy Cameron, Others: Shannon Minnaar Introductions Those present briefly introduced themselves. Minutes of Previous meeting Minutes for November 3rd meeting were approved. Mayor Finkam questions for the group Discussion regarding changing/rebranding the committee name and the group determined that the CACD would continue to keep the same name. The group then discussed the goals and mission of the group and agreed on the following goals: Including a budget for the CACD in the 2025 budget Transportation survey to determine how to provide better access to employment and social activities for people with disabilities. Support initiatives/organizations that help people with disabilities. CACD Special Committees Need to reestablish the subcommittees and place committee members in each group. 1. Employment 1. Mindy Cameron 2. Melissa Keyes 3. Jenny Stites 2. Social Connections 1. Shannan Penaflor 2. Kelvin Solares 3. Nikita Ford 3. Accessibility/Transportation 1. Jim Probst 2. Kevin Whited 3. Natalie O’Hare 4. David Littlejohn CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 Subcommittees were set up to work on special projects in between quarterly meetings and report to the full committee. March – Disabilities Awareness Month plans review Had sensory skate at end of February. March Disability Awareness Month kick off event on March 2nd went well. People of all ages attended. The video and art show went well. Movie had no sound and included closed captioning. Better timeframe for next year might be from 11:00 to 1:00. 40 paper surveys were submitted during the event. The virtual art exhibit looked really good and there were 18 submissions. Other events that happened during the month were: OneZone’s luncheon. Hamilton County Tourism AccessAbility event. WorkOne Hamilton County had a job fair that Carmel attended. It was recommended to put together a recommended timeline or calendar to help plan future March events and market the event and group more. Maybe use the event(s) as an education opportunity for the general public by handing out informative papers or have table toppers to let people know the event is happening and educate them about sensory events. Try to bring in the surrounding businesses as sponsors for future events. Utilizing and partnering with the library more was discussed. Our group should help promote other organizations’ efforts and work to collaborate with neighboring Advisory Committees on Disabilities. October – Disability Employment Awareness Month plans October is our next big push and we’re planning to work with OneZone on an employment event. Hamilton County Schools are working together to host transition fairs and Carmel will be hosting next March’s event. We could host a panel discussion in October to help employers and employees about hiring people with disabilities. Shannan worked with sponsors to purchase custom sensory bags to distribute at all events. Ideally the City policy will require sensory bags to be available at all City events. Future events/promotions We are working to continue to provide ADA parking at the south west corner of Range Line and Main St. We may need volunteers to help watch the cars parking. This year we are planning to advertise it better and provide better directional signage during the event. Next meeting July 9th, 2024 Adjournment