[Iabs-talk] chicago minutes january 2019

Wed Feb 6 14:22:54 UTC 2019

Good catch. I will correct it.

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Hi Dave. Did you mean

nfb.org/scholarships
.com did not work. Thanks.
Leslie

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> On Feb 6, 2019, at 7:00 AM, David Meyer via IABS-Talk <iabs-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> NFBI CHICAGO CHAPTER MEETING
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> Meeting of January 12, 2019
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> President Steve Hastalis called the meeting to order at 1:06 P.M.
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> Program: Jemal Powell introduced our guest speaker who was Karen Tamley from the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities. Ms.
> Tamley talked a bit about when the department was created and the purposes served through it. The department deals in four key areas; providing direct services to disabled residents, educating people on abilities of those with disabilities, assisting service providers to insure that their programs and services are accessible to people with disabilities and finally, creating and implementing policies and initiatives for people with disabilities. An example of an issue affecting the blind is the installation of Audio Pedestrian Signals. The city plans to install 50 of these devices in the coming months. Other examples include working with the paratransit program under Pace to improve the quality of service. Finally, the Mayor’s Office for people with Disabilities wishes to establish and maintain communication with groups such as the Chicago Chapter of NFB. She asked that we provide her with copies of complaints that blind customers have with ride sharing services in Chicago. There is also a committee which works on improving accessibility in Chicago airports.  Ms. Tamley took several questions and comments concerning programs and services sponsored by the Mayor’s Office for people with Disabilities.
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> Secretary’s Report: It was moved and seconded to approve minutes for the December 2018 meeting. The motion carried.
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> What’s Happening: Roberta Glickman has now moved to Friedman Place. There were 24 members present.
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> Presidential Reports: Due to technical difficulties, there was no National Presidential Release. State Presidential Report: Denise avant reported on the following items. The National convention will take place July 7-12 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Los Vegas. Reservations are now being taken for this event. Call the Mandalay Bay at 877-632-9001. 002One may register online from March 1 through May 31. Everyone is encouraged to register online if possible, as both registration and the banquet tickets are cheaper than they would be if one registers at the convention. If you need financial assistance to attend, there are two ways to apply. One is through the Chappell Dennis fund. The application is on our website. It must be completed and into Denise by May 1. The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship fund is a national program for convention assistance. Though priority is given to first timers, one may apply who has gone to multiple conventions. You must write a letter to Denise stating how the convention might benefit you and stating the ways you are involved in your local chapter. She must receive these letters by March 31, so that she may have time to submit a support letter. Our student Seminar will take place at the Holiday Inn O’Hare, March 15 through 17. Cost of registration is $70. Room rates are $109 per night. This fee includes a complimentary breakfast. The Braille Readers are Leaders contest is currently happening. Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 read as many pages as they can during the contest period. The contest began on December 1, 2018 and will conclude January 19, 2019. First, second and third prizes will be awarded for each of several age groups. All students will receive a bag of supplies from us who enter the contest. Applications are now being taken for both State and National scholarships. The National scholarship application can be found by going to www.nfb.com/scholarships. State applications are on the NFB of Illinois website. The deadline to apply for both scholarships is March 31, 2019. We heard from John Gordon of the Bureau of Blind Services regarding the merging of our services with other disability groups. There will be no merger at this time. President Avant mentioned that this probably would not have happened had it not been for the efforts put forth by the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois, the Illinois Council of the Blind and the Blind Services Planning Council.
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> Washington Seminar: Marilyn Green reported that we would have ten people representing us in Washington, five of whom are with the Chicago Chapter. They are Steve Hastalis, Marilyn Green, David Meyer, Patti Chang and Bex Leon. We have three issues to advocate for this year. The Disability Employment Act, the Access Technology Affordability Act and the Greater Accessibility through Independence in Non-visual Technology Act. Marilyn went on to summarize these initiatives. Fact sheets are on the NFB website, NFB-NewsLine and possibly the NFB of Illinois website.
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> President Hastalis reminded all of us that January is the date that dues payments are due. Anyone wishing to pay dues should give their money to Marco.
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> Treasurers Report: Marco Giannotti gave the fourth quarter treasurers report. We had a balance on October 1 of $5,204.18. Income for the quarter was $2,277. Expenses were $2,977. $4,511.02. It was moved and seconded to approve the report. The motion carried.
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> New Business; The next CTA ADA Advisory Committee meeting will be held at CTA Headquarters on Tuesday, January 15 from 1:30-4:00 P.M. David Meyer went over logistics for Games Night. Jemal Powell announced that the next Pace ADA Advisory Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, January 22 from 1:00-3:00 P.M. It is at Pace headquarters in Arlington Heights. The Pace Chicago ADA Transit Committee will meet on January 28 from 12:30-3:00 in Willis Tower. The next Metra ADA Advisory Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 5 at 547 West Jackson in Chicago from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M.\
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> The meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
> 
> Respectfully Submitted,
> 
> David Meyer, Secretary.
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