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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2007-02-26 | 1 | COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES MEETING MINUTES OF February 26, 2007 PRESENT: Berger, Bunker, Longley-Cook, Cooney, Fort, Hakanson, Chair Lord-Hausman, and Kirola ABSENT/EXCUSED: Vice-Chair Moore GUESTS: Tom Heinz (Eastbay Innovations), Cathy Nielson (SSHRB), Robbie Kritz MINUTES: The minutes of January 29, 2007 were approved as submitted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: NEW BUSINESS: 1. City Needs Assessment: Social Services Human Relations Board member Ms. Cathy Nielsen distributed copies and provided a brief overview of the City's 2005-2006 Needs Assessment. The Needs Assessment evaluated the social service and human relations needs and resources of Alamedans. The study was comprised of two parts; a survey of Alameda households and a series of focus groups. Of the 531 residents who completed the survey slightly more than 28% said they or someone in their family has a disability. In response to a question by Commissioner Ed Cooney, Ms. Nielson informed the Commission that the SSHRB would be increasing their outreach methods (i.e. Alameda Collaborative). Commissioner Toby Berger inquired about the results of prior assessments to which Ms. Nielson replied that the Alameda Food Bank and Alameda Collaborative are two examples of what was achieved from the prior assessment. 2. East Bay Innovations: Mr. Tom Heinz, Executive Director, East Bay Innovations (EBI), informed the Commission EBI is a private non-profit organization which offers a variety of services to help persons with disabilities live and work independently. The services provided are: 1) supported living services, 2) independent living services and 3) supported employment. For additional information East Bay Innovations can be reached at (510) 618-1580 or www.eastbayInnovations.com | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2007-02-26.pdf |