Subject: Fwd: Minutes, CfDC Meeting,
Attending: Daniel
Heumann, Becky Rohre,
Anne Chi, Jay Sennett,
Paul Guttman, Carole Dubritsky, Jack Novodoff,
Sarah Watkins,
Schnitzer (minutes)
In view of absence of
Jack B or Doug W, meeting was more or less called
to order and introductions made.
IAW Speakers Committee
Sarah reported that Tony Coehlo had
accepted our invitation to speak
on Oct. 24th, venue as yet undecided (
etc?), number of talks as yet undecided (1 or
2?). He will speak on
establishing
co-sponsor, as will Health Science
Scholars. Tony C. is asking for A
$500 honorarium plus travel/lodging.
Sarah reported on Kathy Bucky, comedian,
willing to come for $6000.
Sarah will try to
negotiate and will try to get University Events to
sponsor, if possible.
Anna reported on attempt to get Jim Abbott,
UM grad and professional
pitcher, to speak. Shelly K. may have a connection and we are
waiting
to hear.
Anna reported on Paws with a Cause to
gather in the Diag, thanks to
Jane MacFarlane and her connections. We can use as hook to
promote
other disability issues and services, maybe with
tables in Diag (Angell
Hall if it rains).
stimulation activity. Discussion pro/con ensued re: disability
versus
impairment.
Daniel asked about Spinal Cord Injury
Conference. Jack will be
contacted about this.
Paul discussed
architectural/engineering/construction worker
sensitivity and how problems are
often caused unintentionally. bridging
needed to raise awareness. Discussion about busy versus off seasons for
training/construction. In our environment, construction goes on and
people have to walk through it.
Construction Advisory
Committee
Jay reported that Mike had convened but
no chair yet. The mission
of short versus long term housing improvements,
retrofitting, were
discussed. The people who will attend the next meeting:
Jay, Jack N,
Mike H, Tom H,--we need to have a list of
names.
Mike Harris's letter to
Mary Sue Coleman about the Stadium renovation
was discussed.
The Office of Civil Rights and UM Athletic Dept
officials will do a walk through.
Carole reported on a new
project at the Botanical Gardens regarding
accessible trails. The Construction Advisory Committee will be
asked
for input.
make the Art Fairs safer, also public restroom
accessibility, no ramps
being blocked, wheelchairs being available.
tv on Sunday at
on a list proposed by the IAW Speakers Committee.
Carole stated that the
Neubacher Committee will meet soon and publicity
for the Award to take place on the last Friday in
Oct. has already
started. Postcards and online forms will be ready
shortly. The
nominations will close on June
10th, she said.
Barb discussed
captioning for graduation events.
board. We
would like captioning for *all* events.
If anyone has any good
ideas about how to achieve good captioning, please
contact Barb Chaffer
Authier.
Russ gave report about
difficulties with having books scanned and problems with
software in lab. He thinks each instructor should know where
to send students
with disabilities for resources and that students
should be welcomed and
informed when they come into
UM. Discussion about impairment versus
disability
ensued. Budget
problems, e-reserves, creating an inclusive academic environment
were discussed, as was appreciation versus
understanding of disability issues.
Paul mentioned scanning
ability now available at Buhr (via Google) that would
be helpful for those with learning
disabilities.
awareness as well as specific
instances as far as impairment is concerned.
Meeting was over at