REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT 5:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, Nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Conor Kelly, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang DeLawnia Comer-HaGans CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Audrea Diaz Mickey Fetonte Lynn Murphy Elizabeth Slade Kristen Vassallo AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on September 12, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on July 11, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding therapeutic recreation programs. Presentation by Sara Carlson, Recreation Program Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation and Evan Kessler, Recreation Program Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation. Staff briefing regarding the Digital Accessibility Compliance Project. Presentation by Luisa Apolaya Torres, Senior Service Designer, Austin Technology Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation of AWEbility Festival Awards. Community Award to be presented to ADAPT of Texas. Government Award to be presented to Travis County Services for Deaf. Individual Award to be presented to Hayley Broadway. 5. 6. Discussion of the AWEbility WEE Festival regarding a recap of the event. Discussion regarding the submission of budget priorities to Budget Working Group Members. (Current Members: Chair Kelly, Commissioner Chang, and Commissioner Vassallo). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. Approve a recommendation to Council for support of the Elisabet Ney Museum renovations. Approve the 2026 annual schedule of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number (20251114-007): Recommendation to the City Council Regarding Elisabet Ney Museum Accessible Restroom Facility WHEREAS, the Elisabet Ney Museum is undergoing restoration and improvements; WHEREAS, the Museum lacks an accessible restroom as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act; WHEREAS, plans have been created for an accessible restroom to be constructed as part of the restoration and improvements, in partnership with the Friends of Elisabet Ney Museum, although funding and support for the addition is still being sought; WHEREAS, the Committee has decided to recommend to the Austin City Council that it support the construction of an ADA accessible restroom to allow all visitors to fully enjoy the Museum. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to support the addition of an accessible restroom as part of the Elisabet Ney Museum restoration and improvements. Date of Approval: November 14, 2025 Motion: Chair Conor Kelly Record of the vote: 8-0 Second: Commissioner Kristen Vassallo For: Chair Kelly, Vice Chair Meyer, Commissioners Arellano, Chang, Comer-HaGans, Diaz, Murphy, and Vassallo. Against: None Attest: Nekaybaw Watson Nekaybaw Watson
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes September 12, 2025 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Friday, September 12, 2025 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, September 12, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St. Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Kelly called the Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Conor Kelly, Chair Gabriel Arellano Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Lisa Chang DeLawnia Comer-HaGans Mickey Fetonte Lynn Murphy Elizabeth Slade Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting minutes on August 8, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting of August 8, 2025 on Chair Kelly’s motion with no objection passed on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Fetonte was off the dais. Commissioners Diaz, and Franks were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes September 12, 2025 2. Staff briefing regarding the therapeutic recreation programs being planned and implemented by Evan Kessler, Recreation Program Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation and Rachel Hyde, Recreation Program Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation regarding therapeutic recreation programs their budget needs for more accessible therapeutic recreation programs. Presentation postponed until next meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation by Ann Graham, Liaison, Friends of Elisabet Ney regarding renovation plans for the Elisabet Ney Museum and their plans to make the space more accessible to patrons. Presentation given by Ann Graham, Liaison, Friends of Elisabet Ney. Update regarding the most recent meeting of the Austin Transit Partnership Community Advisory Committee. Discussion was held. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the October 2025 Disability Event Working Group on community outreach and marketing efforts. Update provided by Commissioner Arellano. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. 8. 9. Formation of a working group regarding the expansion of therapeutic recreation program access and the creation of budget recommendations for therapeutic recreation programs within the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. The motion to approve the formation of a working group to expand therapeutic recreation program access and the creation of budget recommendation for therapeutic recreation programs within the Austin Parks and Recreation Department with Vice Chair Meyer and Commissioners Slade and Vassallo as members was approved on Commissioner Vassallo’s motion, Vice Chair Meyer’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners …
Therapeutic Recreation Services Austin Parks and Recreation ‹#› Therapeutic Recreation Services Provides recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities throughout the City of Austin. • McBeth Recreation Center • Alamo Recreation Center • Dottie Jordan Recreation Center • Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center • Modifications and Support Therapeutic Recreation Logistics Current Individuals Receiving TR Services • Youth - 472 • Adults - 867 TR Program Employees • 18 Full Time Employees • 16 Certified Recreation Therapists • 47 Temporary Employees providing hands- on support. Therapeutic Recreation PROGRAMS Adult • Adult day programs • Special Olympics • Enrichment • Job Skills Youth & Teens • Youth Therapies • Enrichment • Young Athletes • Summer Camp Special Events • APD Community Connect • Adaptive Field Day • Art in the Park Therapeutic Recreation Modification & Support • Participant Assessment, Modification Planning and Parent review meeting • Youth Program - Support Staffing • After-School, Camp Day & Summer Camp • Inclusion Support Staff Trainings • ASL Interpreters THERAPEUTIC RECREATION IS GROWING RAPIDLY & DEMAND IS OUTPACING OUR ABILITY TO MEET IT. ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS WOULD ALLOW THERAPEUTIC RECREATION TO ENHANCE CURRENT SERVICES & EXPAND OFFERINGS. Future Growth Opportunities • Materials to implement universally designed spaces & programs across department • Additional adaptive tools and support materials to address ongoing requests for program modifications • Parent and caregiver support and education programs • Development of new enrichment programs (youth, teens, adults) • Expansion of Therapeutic Recreation therapy groups for youth & teens Learn more on our website Austin Parks and Recreation ‹#›
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes July 11, 2025 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, July 11, 2025 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, July 11, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St. Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Kelly called the Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:36 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Conor Kelly, Chair Gabriel Arellano Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang DeLawnia Comer-HaGans Lynn Murphy Elizabeth Slade PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Zenobia Joseph – Public transportation systems in Austin Morgan Clift – Great Strides ABA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular called meeting on June 13, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of June 13, 2025 were approved on Chair Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Chang’s second on an 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Meyer and Commissioners Diaz, Fetonte, Franks, and Vassallo were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes July 11, 2025 2. Staff briefing regarding upcoming events from the Office of Police Oversight. Briefing provided by Cooper Thompson, Community Engagement Specialist, and Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Office of Police Oversight. Briefing provided by Cooper Thompson, Community Engagement Specialist, and Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Office of Police Oversight. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation regarding instant ASL Access by Joseph Tsai, CONVO. Presentation regarding instant ASL access from Convo Access provided by Joseph Tsai. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative on the work of the committee from the June 2025 meeting. Update provided by Commissioner Chang. Discussion of disability access at Blues on the Green. Discussed. Update regarding the most recent meeting of the Austin Transit Partnership Community Advisory Committee. Postponed to the next regular meeting with no objection. Discussion regarding the Texas Department of Transportation Civil Rights Division’s 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Withdrawn. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from the October 2025 Disability Event Working Group on their most recent meetings and accomplishments. Update provided by Commissioner Arellano. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. 10. Formation of a working group regarding the expansion of therapeutic recreation program access and the creation of budget recommendations for therapeutic recreation programs within the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. This item was postponed on Chair Kelly’s …
Digital Accessibility Compliance Project (DACP) Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities Friday, November 14th, 2025 Luisa Apolaya Torres Sr. Service Designer @ ATS Communications & Engagement Lead @ DACP Accessibility 5 Es, Core Value of Service: Equity Through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title 2, our responsibility as the City of Austin (CoA) is to provide equal access to information and services regardless of a person’s physical or developmental abilities or impairments. 2 Widespread Disability Population 56.7 million Americans (~20% of the U.S. population) have reported some type of disability. The actual number is likely to be larger. 3 Kinds of Disabilities Visual Auditory Cognitive • Conductive hearing loss • Memory impairments • Color blindness • Low vision • Degenerative eyesight loss • Blindness Physical • Paralysis • Muscular and joint Contextual • Browsers and devices • Connectivity • Neural hearing • Learning disabilities conditions loss • Deafness • Attention disorders • Reduced dexterity • Language • Seizure disorders • Nerve injury • Space and context 4 The Department of Justice (DOJ) Ruling On April 24, 2024, the DOJ finalized the rule under Title 2 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requiring state and local governments to make web content and mobile applications meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. 5 By April 24, 2026 As communicated in previous memos, under ADA Title 2, the CoA must conform all public- facing digital experiences (websites, apps, attached documents, etc.) to meet DOJ accessibility guidelines. 6 In Scope to DOJ/ Title II Compliance The DoJ rule requires the City’s digital services and content to meet WCAG 2.1 AA conformance with 50 success criteria (30 from level A, 20 from level AA), across all of the following: • Public-facing websites and mobile apps the City provides or controls • Embedded tools and transactions (payments, applications, forms) • Digital documents presented to the public (HTML pages preferred; PDFs when unavoidable) • Audio/video provided to the public (captions; audio description when needed) 7 Out of Scope for DOJ/Title II Compliance AAA level criteria: 28 AAA success criteria in the WCAG 2.1 are not required for AA conformance, and therefore not required for compliance with the DOJ rule. • E.g. Plain language rewrites of all content: while highly beneficial for equity and usability, plain language is criterion for AAA and not for AA. Department-by-department mandates to run disability-inclusive design and testing Instead, …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number (20251114-007): Recommendation to the City Council Regarding Elisabet Ney Museum Accessible Restroom Facility WHEREAS, the Elisabet Ney Museum is undergoing restoration and improvements; WHEREAS, the Museum lacks an accessible restroom as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act; WHEREAS, plans have been created for an accessible restroom to be constructed as part of the restoration and improvements, in partnership with the Friends of Elisabet Ney Museum, although funding and support for the addition is still being sought; WHEREAS, the Committee has decided to recommend to the Austin City Council that it support the construction of an ADA accessible restroom to allow all visitors to fully enjoy the Museum. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to support the addition of an accessible restroom as part of the Elisabet Ney Museum restoration and improvements. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________
2026 Annual Meeting Schedule Dates 2nd Friday of Each Month at 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 Friday, January 9th Friday, February 13th Friday, March 13th Friday, April 10th Friday, May 8th Friday, June 12th Friday, July 10th Friday, August 14th Friday, September 11th Friday, October 9th Friday, November 13th Friday, December 11th
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Community Interest Announcement AWEbility WEE Festival October 10, 2025 at 5:00PM Austin City Hall, Atrium & Chambers, 301 W 2nd Street A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Nekaybaw Watson 512-974-2562
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, September 12, 2025, 5:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Conor Kelly, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang DeLawnia Comer-HaGans Audrea Diaz Mickey Fetonte Jonathan Franks Lynn Murphy Elizabeth Slade Kristen Vassallo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on August 8, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the therapeutic recreation programs being planned and implemented by Evan Kessler, Recreation Program Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation and Rachel Hyde, Recreation Program Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation regarding therapeutic recreation programs their budget needs for more accessible therapeutic recreation programs. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation by Ann Graham, Liaison, Friends of Elisabet Ney regarding renovation plans for the Elisabet Ney Museum and their plans to make the space more accessible to patrons. Update regarding the most recent meeting of the Austin Transit Partnership Community Advisory Committee. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the October 2025 AWEbility Festival Working Group on community outreach and marketing efforts. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Formation of a working group regarding the expansion of therapeutic recreation program access and the creation of budget recommendations for therapeutic recreation programs within the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Formation of a Budget Working Group to discuss and create recommendations about the committee’s budget priorities. Approve an update to the membership of the AWEbility Festival Working Group. Approve a Recommendation to Council to allocate funds to cover AWEbility Festival …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes August 8, 2025 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Friday, August 8, 2025 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, August 8, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St. Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Kelly called the Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Conor Kelly, Chair Gabriel Arellano Kristen Vassallo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Lisa Chang Elizabeth Slade PROCLAMATION Proclamation – 35th American Disability Act Anniversary – Presented by Mayor Kirk Watson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting minutes on July 11, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting of July 11, 2025, failed on Chair Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Chang’s second on an 5-0 vote. Vice Chair Meyer abstained. Commissioners Comer-HaGans, Diaz, Fetonte, Franks and Murphy were absent. 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes August 8, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Presentation from Jetal Bhakta, Pedestrian Crossing Program Manager, Transportation and Public Works and Sheida Carugati, Transportation Planning Engineer, DKS Associates regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plans for Pedestrian Crossings Program and Urban Trails Program. Presentation regarding the ADA Transition Plans for Pedestrian Crossings Program and Urban Trails Program was given by Jetal Bhakta, Pedestrian Crossing Program Manager, Transportation and Public Works and Sheida Carugati, Transportation Planning Engineer, DKS Associates. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative on the work of the committee from the July 2025 meeting. Update provided by Commissioner Chang. Update regarding the most recent meeting of the Austin Transit Partnership Community Advisory Committee. Postponed to the next regular meeting with no objection. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the October 2025 Disability Event Working Group on their most recent meetings and accomplishments. Update provided by Commissioner Arellano. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. 8. Formation of a working group regarding the expansion of therapeutic recreation program access and the creation of budget recommendations for therapeutic recreation programs within the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Discussed and the working group formation was postponed until the next meeting. Formation of a Budget Working Group to discuss and create recommendations about the committee’s budget priorities. The motion to approve the formation of a Budget …
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES RECOMMENDATION 20250912-XX4 Date: September 12, 2025 Subject: Marketing Strategy and Distribution of Flyers Motioned By: Gabriel Arellano Seconded By: _____________ Recommendation The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities recommends developing a marketing strategy, including flyer distribution and social media outreach, with necessary approvals from the City of Austin. Description of Recommendation to Council ● Create and distribute event flyers. ● Develop social media posts to promote the awards event. ● Obtain approval from the City of Austin prior to posting on official channels. Rationale: A coordinated marketing strategy increases visibility, boosts community participation, and ensures compliance with City communication policies. Vote For: ___ Against: ___ Abstain: ___ Absent: ___ Attest: ___________________________
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES RECOMMENDATION 20250912-XX1 Date: September 12, 2025 Subject: Recognition of Three Awardees at Upcoming Event Motioned By: Gabriel Arellano Seconded By: _____________ Recommendation The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities recommends recognizing three awardees at the upcoming event. Description of Recommendation to Council ● Community Award: ADAPT of Texas ● Government Award: Travis County Services for the Deaf ● Individual Award: Hayley Broadway Rationale: Recognition of outstanding contributions strengthens community engagement, highlights leadership in accessibility, and aligns with the City’s equity and inclusion priorities. Vote For: ___ Against: ___ Abstain: ___ Absent: ___ Attest: ___________________________
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES RECOMMENDATION 20250912-XX3 Date: September 12, 2025 Subject: Request for Official EIN Verification Letter from Financial Services Motioned By: Gabriel Arellano Seconded By: _____________ Recommendation The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities recommends requesting an official letter from the City’s Financial Services Team verifying the City of Austin’s EIN, to support sponsorship applications. Description of Recommendation to Council ● Direct Financial Services Team to issue an EIN verification letter for sponsorship purposes. Rationale: A verified EIN letter is required to complete sponsorship applications and secure financial support for Committee programming and events. Vote For: ___ Against: ___ Abstain: ___ Absent: ___ Attest: ___________________________
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES RECOMMENDATION 20250912-XX2 Date: September 12, 2025 Subject: Approval of Budget for Awards Event Motioned By: Gabriel Arellano Seconded By: _____________ Recommendation The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities recommends allocating funds to cover event costs. Description of Recommendation to Council ● 3 Trophies – $200 ● Catering Service – $1,014 ● TOTAL – $1,215 Rationale: Budget allocation ensures the success of the awards event by funding essential items, recognizing honorees, and providing accessibility to attendees. Vote For: ___ Against: ___ Abstain: ___ Absent: ___ Attest: ___________________________
Elisabet Ney Museum VISION : 2025-26 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR MUSEUM IMPROVEMENTS AND ACCESSIBILITY Creating a transformative experience for museum visitors and the Austin community. VISION The museum is more inclusive, accessible, and engaging for all visitors while preserving its historic value. The improvements enhance both the physical space and the visitor experience. PROJECT GOALS PRESERVE To preserve historic Formosa, the world’s largest collection of Ney’s artworks, and key wilderness elements of the property while updating access, safety, climate control, and gathering places. PROJECT GOALS REIMAGINE To use the interpretive and landscape plans in a holistic and forward-looking way, with an aim for sustainability and broadening the experience for visitors to engage with Ney’s life work, artistic process, lived experience, world view, and the symbolism of her story against the backdrop of tomorrow. PROJECT GOALS INSPIRE To make museum visitors feel welcome, inspired, and reinvigorated.
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES RECOMMENDATION 20250912-009 Date: September 12, 2025 Subject: Approval of Budget for Awards Event Motioned By: Conor Kelly Seconded By: Lynn Murphy Recommendation The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities recommends allocating funds to cover event costs. Description of Recommendation to Council ● 3 Trophies – $200 ● Catering Service – $1,014 ● TOTAL – $1,215 Rationale: Budget allocation ensures the success of the awards event by funding essential items, recognizing honorees, and providing accessibility to attendees. Vote 9-0 For: Chair Kelly, Vice Chair Meyer, Commissioners Arellano, Chang, Comer-HaGans, Fetonte, Murphy, Slade, and Vassallo Against:None Abstain: None Absent: Diaz and Franks Attest: Nekaybaw Watson
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES RECOMMENDATION 20250912-010 Date: September 12, 2025 Subject: Marketing Strategy and Distribution of Flyers Motioned By: Conor Kelly Seconded By: Gabriel Arellano Recommendation The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities recommends developing a marketing strategy, including flyer distribution and social media outreach, with necessary approvals from the City of Austin. Description of Recommendation to Council ● Create and distribute event flyers. ● Develop social media posts to promote the awards event. ● Obtain approval from the City of Austin prior to posting on official channels. Rationale: A coordinated marketing strategy increases visibility, boosts community participation, and ensures compliance with City communication policies. Vote 9-0 For: Chair Kelly, Vice Chair Meyer, Commissioners Arellano, Chang, Comer-HaGans, Fetonte, Murphy, Slade, and Vassallo Against:None Abstain:None Absent:Diaz and Franks Attest: Nekaybaw Watson
