City of Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations met Oct. 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
Present: Alan Bradish (Vice Chairman), Guy Crumley, Joan Engelmann (Secretary), Larry Whewell (Chairman), Mary Watts
Absent: Brenton Allen, Cyndy Benton, Eddie Lowe
Guests: Salina Masas
1. WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER 4:05 PM
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: To approve the minutes of September 6, 2018
Motion by: Mary Watts
Seconded by: Alan Bradish
Carried: Unanimous
3. OLD BUSINESS
• Update on progress to Brochure
Report tabled as Eddie Lowe was absent.
• Report for Subcommittee
Joan Engelmann reported the results of an investigation on a citizen reasonable accommodation complaint regarding the lack of closed captioning of the movie, Suicide: The Ripple Effect.
Mayor Andy Ezard had personally paid for interpreter services for a showing and the lighting was adjusted in the theater on 7/18/18. However, many still felt the movie was not accessible. MarcyPattersonfromTheSource,wascontactedastheprimarysponsorofthemovie. Marcy made contact with the producers of the movie in California prior to the showing of the movie regarding closed captioning. Marcy apologized that the movie was not captioned in time for the Jacksonville showing, but reported that because of the request of the Jacksonville Deaf Community, producers have now captioned the movie. Marcy also reports that because sponsors paid the $1,000 unlimited community licensing fee, anyone in Jacksonville can host a screening of the movie. Contact aj.french@giftofvoice.com to set up a screening.
During discussion, JCDHR members recommended contacting schools and churches in the area that may be willing to host screenings. Members commended the action of Marcy Patterson for making the movie accessible for not only the Jacksonville Deaf Community, but people who are deaf and hard of hearing nationwide. JCDHR members recommended a press release.
NEW BUSINESS
• Reappointment of JCDHR members
Alan Bradish has accepted a reappointment for 3 more years. Cyndy Benton and Brenton Allan have declined reappointment. Current members are encouraged to assist the Mayor in identifying 3 more potential members, particularly persons who are minorities or with disabilities.
• Friends of JCDHR
Members discussed an idea proposed by outgoing member, Cyndy Benton, to establish an unofficial group of persons to serve as resources for JCDHR. The group may include former commissioners, or others who wish to serve and be connected to JCDHR in an informal manner. Motion: To establish a group, “Friends of JCDHR”
Motion by: Guy Crumley
Seconded by: Mary Watts
Carried: Unanimous
5. HUMAN RELATIONS ISSUES
None
6. MISCELLANEOUS
• Next meeting date: November 1, 2018
Will include a farewell party for Cyndy Benton for over 10 years of service to JCDHR and possible guest speaker, Chief Mefford
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: To begin executive session
Motion by: Guy Crumley
Seconded by: Mary Watts Carried: Unanimous
Motion: To end executive session
Motion by: Mary Watts
Seconded by: Guy Crumley Carried: Unanimous
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: To adjourn
Motion by: Guy Crumley
Seconded by: Mary Watts Carried: Unanimous 5:12 PM
http://www.jacksonvilleil.gov/city_government/boards_commissions_and_committees/docs/Boards%20Commissions%20Committees/Disabilities_&_HR_Minutes/2018/Minutes%2010.4.18.pdf
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