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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2007-09-24 | 2 | Commission on Disability Issues September 24, 2007 Minutes Page 2 of 3 addition to the board there are four committees, one of which is an accessory advisory committee. Ms. Ortiz also meets quarterly with Alameda City Mayor Johnson and Councilmember Matarrese. AC Transit participates in the County paratransit program. Reduced fares are provided for seniors, persons with disabilities and Medicare cardholders. Free flashcard kits are available alerting the driver prior to boarding as follow: a "lift' card if a lift is needed, a "kneeler' card to reduce step height or a "wait' card if additional time is required to be seated. Bus identification kits in Braille or large print identify the bus line to be taken to the driver are available for persons who have difficulty communicating Ms. Ortiz informed the Commission that the new buses being constructed will be more accessible for the disabled community. The Commissioners voiced their concerns particularly; a) insufficient isle widths for persons with walkers; b) insufficient air circulation; c) newsstand racks and recycling bins blocking access; d) reserved senior seats at floor level (not one step up); and, e) designated senior seats also for use by pregnant women. The Commission and Ms. Ortiz shared information on other AC Transit services and recommendations for future site improvements. Translink, a real-time computerized schedule, between AC Transit and Bart, is currently not available in Alameda. The Commission informed Ms. Ortiz that bus platforms (e.g. Webster Street) should be wider where steps are located directly across from the platform as a wheelchair or walker user could accidentally go off the edge. Any concerns should be directed to Ms. Mallory Nestor-Brush, AC Transit Accessible Service Manager, at AC Transit's hotline number (510) 891-7213 after 9am. 3. October Commission Meeting: The Commission moved to change October's meeting from the 22nd to the 15th OLD BUSINESS 1. Disability Awareness Month (Vice Chair Moore): Vice-Chair Jody Moore updated the Commission on her coordination with the Recreation and Parks Department for a tree and plaque dedication ceremony October 6, 2007, at Lincoln Park to commemorate October as Disability Awareness Month. Chair Audrey Lord-Hausman urged Commissioners to attend the October 2, 2007, City Council meeting to receive the October Disability Awareness Month Proclamation. 2. Commission on Disability Internet Link (Chair ord-Hausman/Secretary Akil): Chair Lord-Hausman stated that the web designers are still working on the site and will get back to her. 3. Commissioner Duties (Chair Lord-Hausman): G:\pubworks\LTMMDDD Disability Committee/2007/924min.doc | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2007-09-24.pdf |