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Town of Lexington Recreation Committee Sandra Shaw, Chairman Tel: (781) 862-0500 x262 Pamela Varrin, Vice Chairman Fax: (781) 863-2350 Frederick DeAngelis Donald A. Chisholm Richard L. Neumeier RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING March 27, 2001 Members Present: Sandra Shaw, Pam Varrin, Don Chisholm, Rick DeAngelis, Dick Neumeier Staff Present: Karen Simmons, David Pinsonneault, Matthew Casparius, Steve Baran Others Present: Barbara Barrows of the Enablement Committee; John Fedorochko; Dick Lakutis AGENDA: 1. The meeting minutes of February 15, 2001 were approved. 2. Enablement Committee Steven Baran, Human Services Coordinator, and Barbara Barrows of the Enablement Committee were approached by a disabled patron who wanted to use the pool. Since this customer is on a fixed income, he/she felt it was unfair that there is a senior rate but no discounted rate for a disabled person. The Enablement Committee feels that a disabled/handicapped patron should get at least the same rate as seniors. Pam Varrin stated that anyone could apply for a scholarship. The Enablement Committee feels that it is difficult to apply for a scholarship and that it is embarrassing. Pam said that this would be a philosophical discussion of whether we should assume that all disabled persons have income difficulties. Currently all scholarship applications are handled by Karen Simmons who reviews and approves the applications. In six years she has denied only one applicant. Last year 26 families applied for scholarships. Anyone uncomfortable with this process could go to Steve Baran and then he and Karen could review the application. Pam stated that Recreation hopes that all our programs are accessible, but it is not always perfect. On the registration form patrons are asked to identify any needs that they might have, which could include economic needs. If a person is a senior it is identified by date of birth. There is a 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420