MINUTES
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 1:00
p.m.
– 3 p.m.
20 Nobert Street, Warren, RI 02885
Members
Present:
Alicia Babcock; Rick Costa; Vincent DeJesus; Margarita Grome;
Margaret Molloy; Kathy Kindelan, Anna Liebenow, NAC Chair;
Heidi Showstead.
Staff
Present:
Lisel Rockwood, Assistant to the Administrator.
Interpreter:
Madeline Auger
1. Welcome
and
Introductions: Anna Liebenow welcomed everyone. Self-introductions
were made.
2. Approval of October 12th minutes: previously sent. A motion was made by
Heidi Showstead and
seconded by Kathy Kindelan to accept the minutes as amended.
Vote passed
unanimously.
3. SUB-Committee report on graphics/simple language
translation: The sub-committee met with Sue Babin to review the
graphics. Several
non-cartoonish graphics were selected to make the survey’s
appearance more
professional. One
additional meeting may
be needed to complete the final review. Sue Babin will work
with Allyson Dupont
to upload the graphic survey on the RISILC website.
4. Survey written procedures: Procedures were discussed and a written draft was
started.
5. Distribution of survey who, where, timeline: It was decided to focus on
the distribution
of the survey flyer for the first year. Members were asked to
bring a list of
organizations to the next meeting. Members will obtain a
contact person at the
agency concerning distribution of the flyer and/or
presentation. The ‘agency’
presentations will need to focus on why it is important to
them and how the
agency will benefit, such as advocacy. Ideas also discussed
included a
Powerpoint presentation and teams of 2 or 3 people to present
whenever
possible. Alicia Babcock volunteered to coordinate and
maintain the list of
agencies and responsible NAC member.
6. Non-RISILC committee / meeting reports (GCD/RIPTA
Public Forums, YLF,
Cross Disability Coalition, etc.): Heidi Showstead reported on a PAL conference stating
that there was a
great presentation on autism and several independent
disability businesses were
present. She also informed members about the Sherlock Center’s
Sentinel Project
for people with disabilities and their families. The group
offers informational
meetings and educational presentations. Margarita Grome stated
that the SOS was
writing and speaking with legislatures concerning the budget
cuts for people
with mental illness. The
latest Cross
Disability Coalition focused on employment issues.
7.
Old
Business, new
business, announcements:
Anna Liebenow announced that there is a RIPTA hearing on
November 29th to
discuss proposed changes to the bus pass.
Anna
Liebenow, NAC Chair