Commission for Persons with Disabilities 

Bristol, CT 06010

 

Meeting Agenda

January 10, 2024

 

7:00 PM – City Hall, 1st Floor Meeting Room 1-1 and Virtual Format

 

Our Mission

To promote inclusion and improve the quality of life for people in Bristol with a disability, by providing

a network of partnerships with local resources that foster self-sufficiency, dignity, and respect

 

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The Bristol Commission for Persons with Disabilities is committed to equal access to, and participation in, all meetings and Commission-sponsored programs and events. Individuals who require an accommodation in order to fully participate, including physical access, communication assistance, or other special need, should contact Daniel A. Micari at damicari@yahoo.com, at least seven business days prior to the scheduled meeting, program, or event.

 

Present: 

Absent:  

Call to order 

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Minutes: December 13, 2023

 

Presentation:        Margaret Banker, Director, ADA Paratransit Services, Greater 

                              Hartford Transit District

                              Topic: Recent 502 bus route changes and paratransit 

adjustments

                           

New/Current Business

*Tentative speakers for February and beyond, including Deb Reed, National Federation for the Blind, who will speak at the March meeting

*Discussion regarding Commissioner Bajurny’s proposal for a special meeting or workshop with legislators

*Lesson on American Sign Language

 

Old Business

*Update on smoke detectors, to be provided by the Bristol Fire Department

-Chairman Micari, to report on meeting with Fire Chief Hart regarding purchase of smoke/CO detectors

      

Correspondence

From Chairman Micari to Beth Kanachovski of The Advocates for Bristol Seniors, Inc.:

Hello Beth. I apologize for my delay in responding to your email message and the generous donation of $900.00 from The Advocates for Bristol Seniors Inc., for installation of Smoke/CO Detectors for deaf individuals, in the city. 

Thank you for your donation and continued support of the Bristol Commission for Persons with Disabilities' Mission and initiatives.

 

I have been advised by the City of Bristol Comptroller's Office to submit your donation check to:

 

Comptroller

City of Bristol 

111 North Main Street

Bristol, Ct. 06010

 

NOTE: Please designate these funds for Bristol Commission for Persons with Disabilities- Smoke /CO Detector Project. 

 

Public Participation

 

Motion to adjourn:                   Meeting adjourned:

Next meeting:      February 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM 

                               City Hall, 1st Floor Meeting Room 1-1     

Presentation:        TBD

 

             Submitted by,   

             Andrew Collins, Secretary

 

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