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Village of Buffalo Grove Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities met Sept. 17

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Village of Buffalo Grove and Two Employees Receive American Public Works Association Awards | Village of Buffalo Grove

Village of Buffalo Grove and Two Employees Receive American Public Works Association Awards | Village of Buffalo Grove

Village of Buffalo Grove Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities met Sept. 17

Here is the agenda provided by the commission:

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Minutes: July 23, 2025, August 20, 2025

4. Chair Report (Judy Samuels)

a. Commissioner Anniversaries

b. The next meeting will be Wednesday October 22, 2025

c. Preliminary Meeting Dates for 2026

i. 4th Wed of the month

Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Apr. 22, May 27, Jun. 24, Jul. 22, Aug. 26, Sept 23,

ii. 3rd Wed of the month

Mar. 18, Oct 21, Nov. 18, Dec 16

5. Trustee(s) Report (David Weidenfeld)

6. Staff Liaison Report (Tyler Ankney)

7. Working Groups Report

a. Ensuring Opportunities for Hands-on Fun (Commissioners Amy Parker and Mark Weiner)

i. BUFFALO GROVE DAYS WEEKEND

1. Fun & Food (Lead: Commissioner B. Shapiro / Vice-Lead: Commissioner Jauregui)

a. Debrief

i. Registration Table feedback

ii. Food Packing & Dispensing Feedback

iii. Raffle Feedback

iv. Helpful Additions to Consider

2. Buddy Baseball Exhibition Game (Lead: Commissioner Klassman; Vice-Lead Commissioner Dragon ) (Aug. 30; Rain date Aug 31) – Game starts at 4:30 PM

a. Debrief

3. Courtesy Shuttle

a. Debrief

ii. Buddy Baseball Fall League (Lead: Commissioner Klassman; Vice-Lead: Commissioner Dragon) (Dates: Sundays September 7 Through October 26; 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

1. Players; Buddies

2. All-Star Game Date (?)

3. Team Photos, End of season Medals and Trophies

iii. Bowling with Buddies (Lead : Commissioner Weiner; Vice-Lead: Commissioner J. Shapiro) (Oct. 30)

1. Party Favors

b. Sponsorship Updates

c. Advocating for Inclusion and Access (Lead: Vice Chair Marty Sussman)

i. Illinois Self Advocacy Alliance Post – Community Survey

ii. ADA compliant grab bars in restaurant & other public restrooms

d. Trusted Resource for Accommodations and Services (Sharing of Best Practices and Developing a Resource Guide (Education) (Lead: Commissioner Zalay)

8. Unfinished Business

None

9. New Business

RKCRD currently has 14 Commissioners. In order to be compliant with Illinois State law, a quorum (minimum of 8 RKCRD Commissioners) must be physically present, for an entire meeting. As per the Village of Buffalo Grove Ordinances, as it applies to this Commission, RKCRD is required to meet no less than once a month.

• Opportunity to move from Commissioner to Volunteer status

10. Good and Welfare

11. Public Comment

12. Adjournment

https://buffalogroveil.portal.civicclerk.com/event/751/files/agenda/1327