COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AWARENESS (CDA)

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

Friday, November 17^th, 2023, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (CST)

MEETING MINUTES

In attendance: Amelia DeRynck, Ben Grauer, Brad Ferrier, Bri Swope, Christie Leigh, David Rooney, Elizabeth Wallace, Emily Mozena, Gianna Marshall, Hallie Abelman, Hannah Wollack, Julie Gaida, Kimberly Dukes, Kristina Gordon, Len Sandler, Madde H., Megan Meyer, Michael Penniman, Mike Venzon, Nan Li, Rita Soenksen, Samantha Gray T.M. Weissenberger, Vivian Greenwalt, Wendy Robertson

Business:

Secretary confirmation (David)

Approval of Minutes for previous meeting (Michael / Bri) Hallie motioned. Amelia seconded. Unanimous

Treasury Report (Hallie) Spent $850 committed to date ($300 available per MP)

New Joining Member Acknowledgement (Michael) Nan, Samantha, Christie

Announcements / Updates:

• ADA celebration & Sen Harkin visit (Bri)
• ReelAbilities Film Festival March 20^th – 22^nd (Bri)- update: Filmscene – adding Bill movie “A Friend Indeed” (paralympic file ideas thru adaptive sports partner, paralympic athletes, champions with special Olympics Memory, pushing boundaries, no ordinary campaign / people interested in committee
• Adaptive rock-climbing clinic December 3^rd, call for volunteers (Bri) – thanks for certified training budget
• Hawkatholon – April events    
• CDA December 8^th in person social at main library with Wild Bills tour. 11:30 AM -1 PM -MP shared sandwich link; Rita shared room information with map (1103-05)
• Hey Buddy, I'm Bill Exhibit open until December 19^th at the Main Library! Gallery website information and visit planning (https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/)

Planning (Fall remainder meetings - thru December 2023):

• UI to Embark on 10-Year Facilities Master Plan – what’s CDA’s role?
• Social media campaign update (Elizabeth) – Call to action
  • For updates to website: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eyZoYwDT2l8JJWu
• Any agenda items to add? – Kristina planning a teaching a new class https://myui.uiowa.edu/my-ui/courses/details.page?ci=173839&id=1003740
• Bri adding items to listserv

Action Items (before next meeting):

Next meeting/social: Friday December 8^th, 2023, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (CST) – Main Library