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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2008-03-24 | 2 | Commission on Disability Issues March 24, 2008 Minutes Page 2 of 5 Chair Lord-Hausman asked how are the surveys being conducted, to which Ms. Payne replied that (paper) copies are being mailed to homes. Chair Lord-Hausman asked if taxi company training included sensitivity to the disabled, to which Ms. Payne responded yes, but it takes time based on cultural and generation issues. Commissioner Fort asked if there had been any feedback from people with disabilities with guide dogs, to which Ms. Payne responded it was not a question included in the previous survey, but will be added within the forthcoming one. Commissioner Berger asked how many vehicles are there in the program, are the cabs big enough for motorized scooters and are there any additional charges for these type of items? Ms. Payne replied that there are approximately six accessible vans and that there is an extra $20.00 charge for wheelchairs, however the City subsidizes that amount. Chair Lord-Hausman requested an update in the fall regarding the outcome of the next survey and number of reported changes. Ms. Payne thanked the Commission for their input. 2. Presentation Regarding New Accessible For-Sale Unit at Buena Vista Commons (Dan Lachman, Executive Director, Alameda Development Corporation): Mr. Dan Lachman discussed the current progress of the new affordable/accessible unit development. Mr. Lachman stated that the project is under construction and will be finished this summer. It is a joint venture with Habitat for Humanity East Bay and applicant selection will be conducted based on a lottery format and all individuals must qualify within the stated mandated income guidelines. Commissioner Berger asked if any of the family members must be disabled, to which Mr. Lachman responded no, but one of the units is ADA accessible. There will be a separate lottery for that unit and the selected applicant will be required to provide proof of disability. Chair Lord-Hausman asked if the downstairs bathroom was accessible, to which Mr. Lachman responded yes, both the upstairs and downstairs bathrooms are equally accessible. Mr. Lachman requested that the Commission provide suggestions regarding community outreach and increased awareness of the project. Chair Lord-Hausman suggested that they check with the Mastick Senior Center, Cardinal Point, Ministerial Association, publicity journals, fliers and posting of various ads. G:\Lucretia\CommDisability\Minutes\2008\Minutes_Mar 242008.doc | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-03-24.pdf |