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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2005-05-23 | 2 | Commission on Disability Issues May 23, 2005 Minutes Page 2 of 2 4. Bylaws - Absences: Discussion on number of absences allowed per the commission bylaws was tabled. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: 1. The Secretary informed the Commissioners that Commissioner Elaine McCoy had resigned. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Commissioners Toby Berger and Alysa Chadow shared information on audible signal products through their discussions with Mr. Ed Campbell, an audible signal supplier. Secretary informed the commission that Mr. Campbell has provided audible signal products to the City in the past via bidding process, the most recent being the audible signal upgrades at the intersection of Park Street at Santa Clara Avenue and Park Street at Otis Drive. 2. Commissioner Jody Moore would like that the local newspaper(s) publish an article on disability awareness. Commissioner Toby Berger stated that this could coincide with Disability Awareness Month, which is held annually in October, and that it be placed on the September agenda for further discussion. 3. Guest Ms. Mary Louis Lambert informed the commission that there is a video relay system that works that interfaces with the internet to provide video sign language translation for the hearing impaired, similar to TTY's which is a phone line based interface. The video relay system requires a 256MB uplink that is available only with the "business' level cable service. The "business level service is available by AP&T for an additional $10/month above the Basic package. A commissioner suggested if AP&T could provide a medical discount. | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2005-05-23.pdf |