Commission on People with Disabilities

General Meeting

AGENDA

Tuesday, March 21^st, 2024 

Westport Town Hall

Room 201

9 AM               Approval of Minutes from February 22^nd, 2024 

9:05 AM           Guest Speaker: Sharon Denson, M.Ed., J.D.  /   Executive Director of www.DisabilityINct.org

Disability: IN Connecticut is a coalition of over 250 members/businesses who strive to maximize employment opportunities for people with disabilities by working with other businesses, governmental organizations, and community service agencies. Disability: IN Connecticut is an affiliate of Disability: IN. Their mission is to improve the recruitment and retention of qualified persons with disabilities, establish an inclusive work culture, and promote the adoption of best practices initiatives.

9:35 AM           National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Acknowledgement 

9:45 AM           Topic Area Updates

• "Employment is for Everyone" (E4E) - report from 2/6 meeting

• Transportation
• Club203 and other social/rec programs
• Compo Beach Playground
• WeCare Westport donation portal discussion                       

9:50 AM            Public Comment 

10:15 AM          Adjourn

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