HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-2025 MinutesHUMAN RELATIONS DIVERSITY BOARD
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
May 1, 2025 MINUTES 6:15 PM
0 CALL TO ORDER
The workshop was called to order by Chair Beck at 6:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City
Hall located at 1 N. Bluford Avenue, Ocoee.
Chair Beck -• the Pledge • -• followed • a • • personal reflection. Recording
Clerk • confirmed the • • a quorum.
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Also Present: Mayor Johnson, Parks and Leisure Services Assistant Director Gaines, and Recording
Clerk Torres
Speakers: Kavita Sawh and Katherine Virella
The session focused on everyday disability -related scenarios in both professional and social contexts.
Participants explored the root causes of accessibility barriers and discussed strategies for addressing
them. Emphasis was placed on inclusive customer service, communication, and environmental design.
The workshop featured real -world examples, interactive discussions, and practical tools applicable to
course design, event planning, and community engagement. Key takeaways included inclusive
strategies tailored to various disability experiences and actionable insights for educators, event
organizers, and community leaders.
Recording Clerk
Chairperson