04/13/2021 MASHPEE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE Minutes

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schools, she acts. She creates events to increase communication with Police and Fire Departments. She invites teachers to her home. She has developed relationships with local businesses such as Polar Cave, the Lanes, and Frankie's Barbershop to bring attention to "things not seen" Social and recreational opportunities for Chase remain a struggle. After school activities and vacation periods can limit his ability to build skills and form relationships. Chase usually needs an aide with him and that costs money. Ms. Blackburn recommends the program MERGE which offers training within a community to define what inclusion really means. How can programs like summer camps or the Boys and Girls Club adapt? Are there ways to include Chase without the added personal expense of hiring an aide? Members of the Committee responded. Ms. Nadeau thanked Ms. Blackburn for sharing this valuable information. Cheyenne added that Chase is a light to our Community and likes the term Diversability. Mr. Klein asked how we could help. Ms. Blackburn suggests that we ask, what real inclusion really looks like? Remain mindful about what you see but what you do not see. All of us are servants. Ms. Johnson- Graham referred to a member of her family who progressed from a wheelchair to walking. She expressed gratitude for the presentation. The Chair suggested members attend Conversations That Matter online. ADDITIONAL TOPICS The Chair reported that the next meeting will use a different format so that members of the Community can attend to consider programs for June, which include Race Amity Day, Juneteenth, and PRIDE month. NEXT MEETING Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 10:00a.m. ADJOURNMENT At 11:30a.m. Mr. Klein made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Mr. Kupferman. All voted to adjourn. Respectfully Submitted, &to Christine MacDonald Board Secretary