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Martha, Below is the final version of the minutes of the Accessibility
Committee, January 8, 2008 for posting on our web page. Many thanks!
Cindy <br>
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<h3 align="center"><font face="David" size="3"><b>Minutes of the
Accessibility Committee Meeting</b></font></h3>
<div align="center"><font face="David"><b>Tuesday, January 8, 2008</b></font><br>
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size="2"><b> <big> Present :</big></b><big> Leslie Gilbert,
David Gilmartin, maria, Mary Otten, Cindy Pitcairn</big></font><big><br>
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Candle-lighting and a reading</b> by Leslie Gilbert were followed
by brief check-ins.</big></font><font face="Book Antiqua"><br>
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size="2"><big><b>RideSource Pick-ups</b>: maria and Cindy Pitcairn
have met with a Ride Source manager concerning the best way to transfer
those in a power wheelchair into their van, a situation that caused
problems in the past because of the small size and crowded condition of
our parking lot. Because a level ground is needed for the van lift to
work, it was decided that pick-up should be at the street curb. Maria
agreed to convey this solution to Reina, the main person using the van.
Meanwhile, it was noted that the loading zone now in place alongside
the walkway leading from the street to the church will still be useful
for those having difficulty walking.</big></font><br>
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<font style="font-size: 11pt;" face="Book Antiqua" size="2"><big><b>Facilities
Council:</b> Although our liaison member to this group, Ken Ross, was
not able to attend this meeting, the committee expressed gratitude and
appreciation for the placement of handsome handles on the interior of
the sanctuary doors, as well as establishment of the loading zone along
the church walkway.</big></font><br>
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<font style="font-size: 11pt;" face="Book Antiqua" size="2"><big><b>Liaisons
with Other Groups:</b> maria reported that she had informed the Social
Justice Committee that she would act as a liaison between our
committees. Leslie Gilbert reported that she had attended a meeting of
the Religious Education Meeting where she was welcomed as a liaison
member to our committee. Mary Otten reported that she had tried
unsuccessfully to make contact with the Membership Committee for the
same purpose. David Gilmartin reported that he had attended the
Coordinating Council (CC) meeting, including the budget planning
workshop. He noted that the Council is considering committee clusters
to meet monthly with quarterly meetings of all the committees.</big></font><br>
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<font style="font-size: 11pt;" face="Book Antiqua" size="2"><big><b>Fun
Church Events:</b> Leslie Gilbert will contact Phyllis Peara concerning
a date for playing a version of the game Taboo after the third Friday
potluck this spring.</big></font><br>
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<font style="font-size: 11pt;" face="Book Antiqua" size="2"><big><b>Accessibility
Checklist:</b> There was considerable discussion about the development
of an Accessibility might be posted on our website. David Gilmartin has
already forwarded one provided by the UUA on their website, which may
be more extensive than needed (and less practical as a result). The
list for meetings within our church could deal primarily with how the
meeting is set up, for example, arrangements for baby-sitting, space
between tables, programs or other hand-outs in Braille, whereas the
list for off-site meetings would also include built-in facilities like
wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, sound system with hearing-assistive
devices. David Gilmartin will work on developing such lists.</big></font><br>
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<font style="font-size: 11pt;" face="Book Antiqua" size="2"><big><b>Training
for Accessibility Needs in RE: </b> David Gilmartin has identified
several publications to help RE teachers to meet accessibility needs of
children. One book in particular seems especially appropriate and
Leslie Gilbert will bring it to the attention of Candee Cole, DRE. A
broad-ranging discussion followed on whether we should be prepared for
accessibility needs before they exist within the congregation or if
people with accessibility needs would come if we had ways of helping
them.</big></font><br>
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<font style="font-size: 11pt;" face="Book Antiqua" size="2"><big><b>Safety:</b>
Cindy Pitcairn brought up the question of safety precautions and
procedures at church, e.g., is there an evacuation plan in case of
earthquake, fire, etc., should we have a wheelchair on-site in case of
injury? </big></font><br>
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<font style="font-size: 11pt;" face="Book Antiqua" size="2"><big><b>Budget:</b>
David Gilmartin presented a preliminary budget and asked for our input
on it. The final budget proposal is due January 31st.</big></font><br>
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<font style="font-size: 11pt;" face="Book Antiqua" size="2"><big><b>Conclusion:</b>
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 5th at 7 pm in the
Sanctuary. Jeanne-Marie Moore will provide a short reading. </big></font><br>
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<font style="font-size: 11pt;" face="Book Antiqua" size="2"><big>The
meeting was adjourned at 9 pm.<br>
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Respectfully submitted,<br>
Cindy Pitcairn, Scribe<br>
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