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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2008-06-23 | 3 | Commission on Disability Issues June 23, 2008 Minutes Page 3 of 5 Ms. Wright thanked the Commission for their questions and input and indicated that she will return to provide an update for Phase II of the project. 2. Concerts at the Cove (Chair Lord-Hausman): Dates for the remaining concerts were confirmed by Commissioner Longley-Cook who indicated she would attend on June 13; Chair Lord-Hausman will attend on July 11; and Commissioners Berger and Kreitz who will attend on August 8. Commissioner Longley-Cook stated that one individual from a nursing home came to the table during the June 13 concert. There were a couple of individuals who stopped by requesting information regarding the Regional Center. Vice-Chair Moore responded that she would get more information to hand out about the Regional Center. 3. CDI Attendance (Chair Lord-Hausman): Chair Lord-Hausman emphasized the importance of attendance requirements of the Commissioners and reminded everyone to call Secretary Akil if unable to attend. 4. Commission Disability Internet Link (Chair Lord-Hausman/Secretary Akil): Secretary Akil stated there were no new updates to the disability internet link since the last meeting. Commissioners Kreitz and Moore suggested some additional website possibilities and options once the City's redesigned website up and running. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Secretary Akil provided information regarding Commissioner Berger's request to address the inoperable gate button in the back of the Main Library and the limited amount of disabled bathroom stalls that include diaper-changing tables. Secretary Akil stated that she and Chair Lord-Hausman spoke to Jane Chisaki, Library Director, who indicated that the button at the back of the building is only operable during business hours and that she would have a sign posted next to that button with that information. Ms. Chisaki also agreed to look into purchasing disabled symbols or signs to place on the door of each of the disabled stalls to remind individuals that these bathrooms are priority for those with accessibility needs. These signs will be placed on the front of the bathroom stalls as funding becomes available within the Library budget. Commissioner Longley-Cook described additional access issues once being buzzed in at the back door to the outside patio area and still requiring to be let into the actual library as well as space issues. Chair Lord-Hausman stated the library had to work with the space they have. G:\LucretialCommDisability\Minutes\2008\Minutes_June | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-06-23.pdf |