MINUTES
Regular Meeting - Tuesday April. 24, 2007
2:30 PM - Conference Room C -
I.
Attendance:
Sheila Thompson,
II.
Approval of the
Minutes for the Meeting, Mar.27, 2007: the Minutes of the meeting were approved
as written.
b.
Joan S. also
expressed disappointment in the lack
of
response by Community Center personnel in addressing the issues of the
inaccessibility of the emergency pull cord in the accessible changing room, and
that this dressing room is sometimes occupied with non-disabled persons, even
though other facilities are available to them.
The Committee suggested that a sign be posted advising non-disabled to
use the accessible changing room only if no other rooms are available. Kevin G. said he would follow up on this and
report back to the Committee.
c.
Kevin G.
reported that the Town Meeting, May 8,
at 8:00
PM will have accessible services to residents, including sign language
interpreting, childcare, and transportation from Dial-a-Ride. It was a concern of the Committee that the
8:00 PM hour is not convenient for residents, and that the meeting and its
convenient services need to be better publicized. Comments included suggestions of a bulletin
board at the Community Center devoted to advertising meetings, groups, and
other items of local interest to all residents.
d.
Kevin G. also
reported that plans are being made
with
DMR to start an activities group which would be held at the
a.
Membership status
– Scott H. announced that he will be leaving the Committee and the State in
July. He has been a valued member of the
Committee and will be greatly missed.
b.
Joan Sidney
reported that there seems to be accessibility issues with a pathway at UCONN,
perhaps due to winter sand accumulation or curb destruction by the plows. Wade
G. will investigate and report back to the committee.
c.
Library
accessibility issues: Sheila T.
distributed copies of emails between Louise Bailey, Library Director, and
her. The issue of the inner door being
somewhat inaccessible due to lack of an automatic door opener is the result of
safety issues for young children. The
heavy door prevents them from running out into the parking lot, and an
automatic opener would give them easy access.
Concern was expressed that someone in a wheelchair may not be noticed by
staff, and may not be able to negotiate opening the door manually. Suggestion was made of a buzzer that would
alert staff to someone waiting at that door.
Joan volunteered to check with Stan Kosloski
regarding the specifications of the door, and to also review the accessibility
of the bathrooms at the Library.
Respectfully
submitted,
Sheila Thompson