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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2008-07-28 | 1 | APPROVED COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES MEETING MINUTES OF July 28, 2008 TIME The meeting convened at 6:43 p.m. PRESENT Chair Lord-Hausman, Commissioners Berger, Fort, Longley-Cook, Kirola and Robinson. ABSENT Vice-Chair Moore and Commissioner Kreitz. MINUTES The June 23, 2008 minutes were approved as presented. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There was no written communication. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mastick Senior Center (Jackie Krause, Senior Services Manager.): Jackie Krause gave a presentation regarding ADA improvements, including funding for power doors to the Mastick Senior Center. Ms. Krause also provided copies of Mastick's Newsletter and Mastick Senior Center Code of Conduct information. Programs are open to everyone age 50 and older, including computer, fitness classes and dancing. A large component of their effort involves fundraising, which contributes approximately $70,000 towards Mastick's annual budget that is conducted by volunteers. Mastick is also the hub for the paratransit program, including the distribution of tickets. Chair Lord-Hausman asked what percentage of fundraising is part of their overall budget to which Ms. Krause replied five to ten percent. Chair Lord-Hausman asked what type of resources and information are available for individuals with disabilities to which Ms. Krause replied that there is a part-time Resource Specialist who provides resources, but does not get involved with case management type of services. Commissioner Berger asked what the emergency 211-hotline is and is Mastick connected to which Ms. Krause replied that it is the Alameda County Resource hotline and Mastick will call that number if needed. Commissioner Berger asked if the 211-hotline covers all counties or just local to which Ms. Krause replied that she is not sure if it does but they are working towards that goal. | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-07-28.pdf |