Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability

CITY OF FISHERS AGENDA In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Fishers will, upon request, provide appropriate aid (i.e. interpreters) and/or assistance leading to effective participation for people with disabilities. Anyone who requires such assistance should email Kelly Lewark, Office Manager, no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event or call at (317) 595-3487. The public may stream the meeting online. Members of the public may submit comments online before 12pm on Monday, January 1, 0001. BOARD/COMMISSION: Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability Meeting DATE: 6/5/2024, at 6:00 PM DIRECTIONS: Fishers Pavilion Conference Room, 10 Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana 46038 1. Call to Order / Roll Call 2. Approval of Previous Minutes a. April 11, 2023 (Voting Item) Document 3. Guest Speaker(s) a. Hamilton County Express Transportation Update Roscoe Brown, Transportation Director, and Yollanda Kincaid, President/CEO Janus b. Mental Health Awareness - Stigma Free Fishers powered by Credible Mind Monica Heltz, Public Health Director, Fishers Health Department Page 1 of 4 4. Committee Updates a. Housing (Hand Conference) – Wilbur Sutton b. Employment – Chrissy Pogue & Michelle Steltz c. Community Support / Services – Kelly Hartman d. Networking / Social Opportunities – Darcy Keith e. Disability Ally Program – Cecilia Coble 5. Staff Communication a. Spark!Fishers Accessible Parking / Sensory Bags PlayFishers.com/634/Accessibility b. Disability focused Calander of Events – ThisIsFishers.com/Events c. Geist Waterfront Park Accessibility Features 6. Announcements 7. Adjournment Page 2 of 4  CITY OF FISHERS FISHERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DISABILITY FISHERS PAVILION MINUTES April 11, 2023 The meeting of the Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability convened at 5:30 p.m. A roll call was taken. Members present: Cecilia Coble, Kelly Hartman, Wilbur Sutton, Stacey Oldham, Darcy Keith, Chrissy Pogue, Michelle Steltz, Shelby Slowik and Ross Hilleary. Also present: Jacob Reardon McSoley, Kelsey Voss, Amy Selby, Joyce Ablog, Sean Wray, Shelly Allman. Ms. Coble called the meeting to order. Mr. Hilleary made a motion to approve the December 2022 meeting minutes, seconded by Mr. Sutton. The motion passed 9-0. Kelly Hartman gave the Committee a snapshot of March Disability Month activities and her presentation at the March Disability Awareness Mayor’s Breakfast. She announced that Outside the Box will open a Fishers location- to open July 10! Jake Reardon McSoley, Director of Recreation and Wellness for Fishers, presented the proposed Fishers Community Center. He took the Committee on a tour of the first and second floors and highlighted the recreation areas and access for those with disabilities. The location is TBD. Cecilia Coble presented the 2023 Life Without Limits award video. In the video, the award was presented to Zach Curtis. The Cornerstone Employer Award was presented to Hampton Inn & Suites. The Accessibility Award was presented to the Tsimerarkis Family. Thanks for FACC, Parks, HEPL, Staff, Ally, and all partners. 1.Committee Updates- Point of View Day a. Accessibility & Transportation –Cecilia Coble- Westfield pilot program/ridership/fueling has been expanded to more locations b. Housing – Wilbur Sutton – Real America was at the table- Southpoint Developers. There is a long waiting list for this type of housing. Affordability is an issue. c. Employment – Chrissy Pogue and Michelle Steltz Continued education of employers, reverse job fair d. Community Supports & Services – Kelly Hartman The elected officials present provided great input and were educated also. All funding and rules are made at the State and Federal level. Community support needs a deep dive. e. Recreation/Arts & Culture – Shelby Slowik There is a wealth of recreational opportunities in Fishers/Hamilton County but issues are: transportation, cost, accessibility f. Networking/Social Opportunities – Darcy Keith – Welcoming, mentoring, support groups were discussed g. Mental Health – Stacey Oldham Neuro divergence needs, FFD, First Responders, NAMI support, respite for caregivers were all discussed 1 Page 3 of 4 2. Staff Communications Accessible Housing Study – Ross Hilleary The Study overview was presented. Facilities and resources are not keeping up with demand. 3. Announcements State of Indiana General Assembly Resolution – Cecilia Coble Cecilia read the Resolution. A copy will be made for each member. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Launch Fishers Theater at 5:30 2 Page 4 of 4