CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Present the Accessible Community Task Force Student Recognition Awards
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Peter Zibble, TED Operations Manager
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Accessible Community Task Force (ACTF) annually recognizes the efforts of students in the community who make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
BACKGROUND:
The annual recognition of area students for their exemplary service and outstanding commitment to removing barriers and stereotypes for fellow students with disabilities has been a long-standing tradition of the City of Naperville. This year’s effort has been led by the ACTF which is a citizen committee formed in August 2016 to compliment the efforts of the Advisory Commission on Disabilities (ACD). Whereas the ACD focuses on City of Naperville facilities, programs and operations, the ACTF reaches out into the community to assist individuals and private companies in the areas of transportation, young adult and youth initiatives, business compliance, employment, education/awareness and collaboration.
DISCUSSION:
All award recipients were nominated by teachers and/or administrators from Community Unit School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204. This year, the ACTF would like to recognize six outstanding students. The awards include a personalized certificate of appreciation and a gift card which will be mailed to the recipients. Councilman Paul Hinterlong, who serves as the City Council Liaison to the ACD, will make the presentation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The city provides each award recipient with a $50 Downtown Naperville gift card.