WEEKLY REPORT
Mayor?s Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Week of: 1-5-09 Name: Anita Newson
CONTACTS, CALLS RECEIVED/
PROJECTS PROGRESS/ Obstacles COMPLETION COMMENTS
Received call from Gregory McDuffie 706-615-0901. Requested me to resend info
on Job Fair this week and updates on Ramp Project Committee. Re-sent Job Fair info and
update Mr. McDuffie on Project. Will also forward info on next MCPD meeting
and his contact info to Connie Freier.
Received call from Sharon Tyner from Juvenile Courts?requesting info on having
sign language interpreter in courts, probation offices, etc. Gave ADA website info
to Ms. Tyner and forwarded Sign language interpreter list.
Received email from Annie Davis
706-562-0414. Requested info on Autism Support Group. Forwarded contact info
for Autism Hope Center Lisa Jenkins and Amy Bontrager with Mays Center.
Received email from Columbus Water Works. Forwarded email with job listings from Ms.
Howard from Columbus Water Works.
Forwarded MCPD meeting announcement and agenda to members.
Office visit by Virginia Case. 706-324-5874. Left note at office Returned call and
left message.
WEEKLY REPORT
Mayor?s Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Week of: 1-19-09 Name: Anita Newson
CONTACTS, CALLS RECEIVED/
PROJECTS PROGRESS/ Obstacles COMPLETION COMMENTS
Received email from Suzanne Barnes from Columbus Library/ MCPD; inquire for
patron concerned with ramp safety at apartment complex. Forwarded Information request
to Citizen services and Inspections/Code for assistance and more information.
Received call from Lynn Cormier 706-321-1391. Need assistance with computer to
read/download CD Information. Contacted Suzanne Barnes on obtaining computer through
StarNetwork; also Home services from CLASS from library to assist.
Received call about assistance with building ramp. 706-660-6440. Kathy Harnell
from SOURCE Program at Columbus Regional. Gave Ms. Harnell contacts for community
resources and will keep in contact with her for our Ramp Project.
Received call from M. Doohan about Disability Forum at Public Library. Called Contacts
to confirm and get more information on event. Suzanne Barnes and Connie Freier.
WEEKLY REPORT
Mayor?s Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Week of: 1-26-09 Name: Anita Newson
CONTACTS, CALLS RECEIVED/
PROJECTS PROGRESS/ Obstacles COMPLETION COMMENTS
Called Suzanne Barnes concerning Lynn Cormier needing assistance with computer
programs, etc. Also, talked with Ms. Barnes about scheduling our next MCPD Ramp
Project meeting on Feb. 2 at library. Called Ms. Cormier with Ms. Barnes contact
information.
Received call from Dorcus Decker 706-221-4522 wanted to know about Mayor?s
Committee and resources to move and furniture, and volunteering. Gave Mr. Decker information
for Contact 211 and the committee?s community events he can get involved with.
Talked with Connie Freier concerning upcoming events we are attending and next
Ramp Project meeting. Contacted S. Barnes at library for venue for meeting.
Received call from Ed Key (Valley Rescue Mission) 706-681-3047. Requesting
information on shelters for disabled men. Called Salvation Army and Steward
Community Home for resources. Passed on information to Mr. Key on House of
Restoration, House of Mercy, Open Door Community Center.
Received call from Arthur Brown, 706-984-0408. Son has disabilities,
requesting information on Mayor?s Committee. Returned call and left message for Mr. Brown.
Received call from Doris Brown concerning volunteering for MCPD. 7706-330-7306 Returned call
to Ms. Brown, informed her our volunteers mostly work during events we host;
next event is in May. Called Suzanne Barnes for volunteer information for
Library. (Volunteer Coord.: Jim Shehy?706-243-2669 ext. 2638
Received call from citizen asking for information on ordering new signage for
facility for disabled accessibility. Gave information to contact Engineering Dept. to order
signage, or for more information.
WEEKLY REPORT
Mayor?s Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Week of: 2-2-09 Name: Anita Newson
CONTACTS, CALLS RECEIVED/
PROJECTS PROGRESS/ Obstacles COMPLETION COMMENTS
Attended Ramp Project meeting. Discussed Timeline for project completion; soliciting
community support, etc. Forwarded established timeline and meeting notes to project
committee members.
Alice Hovatter called requesting assistance with obtaining a ramp. Gave Ms. Hovatter
resource for ramp and forwarded her information to our Ramp Committee for
consideration.
Received call from Teresa Davis requesting information for tax preparation. Forwarded
information to Ms. Davis.
Return Call from Arthur Brown 706-984-0408. Requesting information for home
modifications for son in wheel chair. Gave Mr. Brown resources?Project Care and
Mission Columbus.
Called by Lauren Vance from City Manager?s office. Asking for participation in
tour by New Horizons on Monday, Feb. 9. Took literature from MCPD and other
organizations for distribution; spoke with Connie Freier ?MCPD and Tools for
Life?to represent Mayor?s Committee; will let me know. Visited Library to get
more printed materials for tour.
Received call from Chuck Carpenter from Community Bank and Trust; wants to get
involved with Mayor?s Committee. Informed Mr. Carpenter of our meeting schedule and will
add him to my contact list.
WEEKLY REPORT
Mayor?s Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Week of: 2-9-09 Name: Anita Newson
CONTACTS, CALLS RECEIVED/
PROJECTS PROGRESS/ Obstacles COMPLETION COMMENTS
Attended Minority Chamber of Commerce meeting. Presented information about the Mayor?s
Committee.
Attended Muscogee County School District meeting for Family Connections. Getting information
for upcoming grant.
Did follow-up with Lauren Vance in City Manager?s office in regards to the New
Horizons Tour.
Forwarded emails on upcoming events, etc. Corresponded with Mayor?s Committee
Board Members.
WEEKLY REPORT
Mayor?s Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Week of: 2-16-09 Name: Anita Newson
CONTACTS, CALLS RECEIVED/
PROJECTS PROGRESS/ Obstacles COMPLETION COMMENTS
Prepared for and attended MCPD Executive Board Meeting.
Attended training at The Learning Center.
Received call from Annie Whittlesey 706-221-0920 concerning her status on
Project Care waiting list. Returned call to Ms. Whittlesey and gave her Ms. Denson
contact info to check her status.
Received call from Mark Royal 706-615-2814/ mroyal@tsys.com in regards to
information on sports for disabled children. Emailed information to Mr. Royal for
contacts on adaptive sport teams. (Carl Dekker and Lisa Jenkins.)
Received call from Robert Brown 706-992-1558 requesting more information on The
Mayor?s Committee. Returned call to Mr. Brown and left a message.
WEEKLY REPORT
Mayor?s Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Week of: 2-23-09 Name: Anita Newson
CONTACTS, CALLS RECEIVED/
PROJECTS PROGRESS/ Obstacles COMPLETION COMMENTS
Received call from Anita Davenport 706-687-5821; needing utility assistance. Gave Ms.
Davenport some resources to contact.
Presentation for Housing Authority Elderly Program. Shared information with residents
about the Mayor?s Committee.
Received call from Lisa Skully with Columbus? Board of Realtors. 706-366-7653.
Requesting contact information for Challenger Little League. Gave Ms. Skully
Lisa Jenkins information. Also spoke to her about providing sponsorship for
our ramp project. Ms. Skully will contact us after Golf Tournament Fund-Raiser
in April for decision.
Received call from David McAfee, 706-569-7290. Was once involved with Mayor?s
Committee and desires to join Committee again. Added Mr. McAfee to contact list for
MCPD and invited to meeting on March 19.
WEEKLY REPORT
Mayor?s Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Week of: 3-2-09 Name: Anita Newson
CONTACTS, CALLS RECEIVED/
PROJECTS PROGRESS/ Obstacles COMPLETION COMMENTS
Received call from Shelley Lee. Wanted information on how Dial-A-Ride works:
Did not qualify because of resident location (3/4 mile off route.) 706-317-3274
shelleylee34@yahoo.com Emailed Committee members as well as Bill Jenkins and
Saundra Hunter (Metra) to inform and for additional resources, etc. Ms. Hunter
called me and discussed issue with me and will also contact Ms. Lee as well. I
called Therapeutic Recreation Dept. for more information on accessible swimming
facilities.
Received call from Peggy Cycle-? 706-568-6137
Received call from Robin Grantham (met at Housing Authority Senior Housing
Presentation) 706-327-2864. Invited me to PSOA (Professionals Serving Older
Adults) Meeting She will forward me information on agencies, etc. in community that are
a part of their group. I am forwarding information on Disability Day to her to
circulate to group.
Received call from Olivia Dugger 706-545-2289. Inquired about local
walk-a-thon for spinal cord injury groups. Returned call to Ms. Dugger and gave her
contacts for local support groups who may be able to assist her.
Received call from Ms. Jones 706-649-6599/ 706-763-8406. Had complaints on
Value Place 1801 Victory Dr. (Hotel) I spoke with Peter Bowden at Visitor?s Center. He
gave me contact information for Regional Office for Value Place to forward to
Ms. Jones. Also offered to assist in finding new lodging for her and husband.
Received call from Sandra ??
706-565-8770. Requesting information to appear before City Council concerning
bus stop area for her disabled son and other children in Moon Road area. Talked to
Liz Turner and got procedure to appear before council. She also shared the
process to find resolution for this issue before going to council?call 311 and
try to find solution first. Left message for Sandra with information.
Received call from Terri Ahern has client needing better accessibility in new
home. 706-442-2993
Mr. West Morgan 706-573-8555 Returned call to Ms. Ahern; gave her resources for Mr. Morgan
and will keep in touch with additional info to assist.
Received call from Andy Weaver with Muscogee County School requesting
information on next Mayor?s meeting. Gave Mr. Weaver meeting information and forwarded
in email. Updated his contact information.
WEEKLY REPORT
Mayor?s Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Week of: 3-9-09 Name: Anita Newson
CONTACTS, CALLS RECEIVED/
PROJECTS PROGRESS/ Obstacles COMPLETION COMMENTS
Attended Mayor?s Committee planning meeting for Disability Awareness Day. Committee
asked me to check on Plaza set up, request Color Guard from Ft. Benning, and
put the Nomination application on our webpage. Also requested for me to send
the City Council and Executive Board Members a copy of my monthly report.
Attended Black Minority Chamber Meeting. Shared information with the local small
business owners, church and community leaders, on resources and ADA Regulations
regarding employing disabled persons.
Received call from Ms. Powell from Vocational Rehabilitation Services in
regards to a client needing a ramp built. 706-649-1401. Gave Connie Freier the information to
contact Ms. Powell and I will follow up as well. I am working on volunteers
for the project. Ms. Freier will get quotes from other businesses as well for best cost
for project.
Visited Harvey Lumber with Connie Freier to ask for sponsorship for a ramp
being built by Columbus Asssistive Technology Outreach Center and Tools for
Life. Mr. Gross will forward us a quote for materials at cost to build ramp. Touch base
with volunteers to assist with ramp project.
Contacted by Eileen Usman at Health Dept. requesting my attendance at Muscogee
Pandemic Influenza Planning Meeting on May 8. Responded that I will be in
attendance, and asked for information I will need to present to committee
chairs.
Received email from Ilona Preattle from Area Agency on Aging. Would like to
meet to talk about starting an Aging and Disability Resource Center in Columbus.
Responded and will meet to discuss partnering to start a resource center in our
city.
Contacted Judy Thomas concerning procedure to forward reports to City Council.
She informed me to contact Tiny Washington. Tiny Washington instructed me to forward via
email to her our weekly reports and she would include in City Council?s packet.
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