HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-30-10MILTON DISABILITY AWARENESS COMMITTEE
(MDAC)
Wednesday, June 30, 2010,7:00 p.m.
Executive Conference Room, Milton City Hall
Attendees: Ann Coggins, Kimberly Moore, Jason Wright, Gary Arnold, and Sudie Gordon.
Welcome and Introductions
Mike Green
■ Ann
❑ Jason and Ann met with Mike Green and Connie Lyle O'Brien.
❑ Jason is here to talk about the Association Directory.
Association Directory
0 Jason
o A directory of organized groups that are a mix of non -profits organizations.
o Consists of 150 contacts in the Directory, South of the river and some in
Norcross.
o The cover is designed.
o Directory will be added to MDAC site.
a We can disseminate directory at Milton's Roundup and other City events.
o We can also add businesses that help with handicaps such as wheelchair repairs.
o Jason asked for Committee to look at Directory and make corrections/additions.
House Bill 1338
■ Ann
❑ Law was changed July 1, 2010
o Possibly having Andrew Phillips do the training.
a Ann to meet with Milton Police Department.
ADA Anniversary
■ Ann
o This year is the 20th Anniversary of the ADA.
Q There will he a proclamation from the City of Milton at July 19, 2010 Council
meeting.
o Ann will be at the Council meeting to accept the award.
Navijzator Team
• Ann
o Kimberly Moore met with Sandra and she and her husband will take on the
Navigator Team.
MDAC Minutes
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Education/Awareness Monthlv Meeti
■ Ann
o Having a separate awareness meeting in the court room and having separate
presentations.
o Bringing in people that can offer their services on a specific topic such as
accessible homes and contractors can attend the meeting to offer advice.
o Advertise "porching".
o Raising awareness in Milton to help MDAC grow.
o We need to find a speaker for the group.
o Jason can broadcast for the meeting including information on the website and
newsletter.
o Laura can possibly come up with the "gentleman" to speak before the next
meeting.
o Talked about "name" for monthly meeting (eg. Coffee with Milton, etc.)
Parks and Recreation
• Ann
o Partnering with schools to use school property with the parks so we can share
space and programs.
o We want our parks to be where all citizens can use them.
o Consider the way things are set up to accommodate citizens with disabilities.
o MDAC representatives (Marcia and Renee) stay involved with accessibility at
Birmingham Park.
o Cyndee is working on Birmingham Park accessibility.
ABCD Workshop
• Ann
o Anyone able to attend the workshop?
❑ Real Communities Workshop will be held August 19-20'h in Eatonton, GA. Ann
and Chris Lagerbloom suggested all MDAC attend if possible.
Summary of Action Ite_m_s
• Laura to talk to Starbucks to provide coffee for "Education/Awareness Monthly
Meetings".
• Ann to talk to board about changing the name of MDAC.
• Jason to email Directory to committee.
Next Meeting Date
0 August 11, 2010.
MDAC Minutes
June 30 , 2010
After no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:17 PM.
Date Approved: (I i , 2414.
n nggins, Chair