COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AWARENESS (CDA)

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

Friday, August 30, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (CST)

Business:

Secretary confirmation (David, Drew) – David confirmed; Drew observing.

Approval of April Meeting Minutes (Bri/Elizabeth) - Elizabeth moved to vote; Kimberly, seconded; Approved unanimously.

Treasury Report (Michael) – N/A

Public Relations (Allison Levine, students) - TBD

New Joining Member Acknowledgement (Bri)

In attendance: 

Allie Tubs, Aleece Grafton, Brad Ferrier, Bri Swope, David Rooney, Drew Riggs, Emily Mozena, Elizabeth Wallace, Kristina Gordon, Madde Hoberg, Kimberly Dukes, Kirsten Morris, T.M. Weissenberger, Wendy Robertson, Tiffini Stevenson Earl, Sarah

Announcements / Updates:

• Welcome to the CDA (Bri/Elizabeth) 
  • Who we are and involvement examples
  • CDA Website  https://cda.org.uiowa.edu/ 
  • Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cdauiowa/ 
• Introductions (“popcorn style”) 
• Confirmation CDA Leadership roles and confirmation of positions (voting)
• Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)- May 16 (TM) Report
  • ADA Title II Final Rule - Included DOJ rule expansion with specific definition (WCAG) - Institution compliance by April 2026
  • Stakeholder strategies
  • Possible Work Group
  • Discussion 
• Winter Clear paths initiative (Michael and David) - Report and invite to next zoom meeting
• ADA celebration & Sen Harkin visit (Bri)
  • September 27 – 3-6 PM
  • Call for volunteers
    • Bri gave updates – planning meeting  
  • CDA Table? “I Am” - Whiteboard Project? 
    • Elizabeth shared about activity
    • Interest to table: T.M., Elizabeth
    • CDA Table fee ($25) Motion: Kimberly; T.M.: second; Approved
• Any Current or potential Fall semester 2024 Events, Agenda, or items to discuss? 
  • Build a better connection with UISDDA
  • David shared info about new Student space in UCC
  • Showcasing successes on campus through social media

Action Items (before next meeting) (Bri/Elizabeth)

Planning (CDA meetings 4^th Friday 11:30- 12:30 through May 2025):

• UI to Embark on 10-Year Facilities Master Plan – what’s CDA’s role? (Michael)
• Any agenda items to add? 

Post-meeting (Optional: 12:30 – 1 PM):  Additional business / new members (time permitting)

Next meeting: Friday, September 27, 2024 11:30-12:30