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APPROVE THE DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH EVENTS PLAN FOR OCTOBER 2023 WITH ADJUSTMENTS IF ANY
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Meeting Date: June 14, 2023
Contact Person/Dept: Dani Cullens/PRCS
Phone Number: (310) 253-6471
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Disabilities Awareness Committee (6/9/2023); (E-Mail) Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department Updates (6/9/2023)
Department Approval: Dani Cullens, PRCS Manager (6/9/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) approve the Disability Awareness Month events plan for October 2023 with adjustments if any.
BACKGROUND
Culver City has traditionally celebrated Disability Awareness Month in the month of October each year. Culver City PRCS staff plans the month's events with the assistance of the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC).
A list of activities that occurred in October 2022 are listed below as a reference:
October 2022 Disability Awareness Month Activities
* Abilities & Resource Fair (Drive-Up)
* City Council Meeting - Proclamation & Commendation
* Regular DAC Meeting
* Dances for the Developmentally Disabled
* Boo! On Your Doorstep (Seasonal visits from PRCS Staff)
* Wheelchair basketball demonstration at Culver City High School
* Disability Awareness Month display case at Julian Dixon Library
In past years, the DAC has voted to offer various activities such as a wheelchair basketball demonstration in partnership with the Culver City High School, a display case featuring facts and information related to Disability Awareness Month at the Julian Dixon Library, and an Abilities and Resource Fair hosted at the Culver City Senior ...
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