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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2008-08-25 | 4 | Commission on Disability Issues August 25, 2008 Minutes Page 4 of 5 August and no one showed up and suggested that the Commission should redirect its energy into other events, such as job fairs. This issue should be revised in Spring 2009 before commitments are made for CDI representation. Chair Lord-Hausman responded that the other Crab Cove dates were successful with good turn out and response to the CDI table. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that the CDI can discuss other choices, however the focus should remain on City events such as Earth Day, Park Street Festival, as an example. Secretary Akil stated that since the adoption of the ADA Transition Plan update, there has been an increase in visiting the current webpage for reference. Once the ADA/CDI webpage is up and running, there will be more exposure for the CDI. 4. Chair Lord-Hausman distributed copies of highlights of the Federal Disability Programs provided by the GAO office. It provides information on how coordination could facilitate better data collection to assess the status of people with disabilities. Commissioner Berger asked that with the national elections coming up, what could the CDI do to ensure total accessibility for those with disabilities, to which Chair Lord-Hausman responded that she could check with Mastick Senior Center. Commissioner Kreitz suggessted to check with the Registrar of Voters. Commissioner Longley-Cook stated that because this is an important election year, there would be a more active response by people, in general. 5. Chair Lord-Hausman read a travel article which advised that when individuals with disabilities reserve hotel rooms, they should use the word "blocked," instead of "guarantee" as often times rooms for the disabled are not honored when requested. 6. Chair Lord-Hausman distributed copies of the local Disaster Registry form to approximately 12 individuals that she knows, who have all submitted their completed forms to the Fire Department without hesitation. Commissioner Krongold confirmed that the CERT program manages the Disaster Registry. Commissioner Berger suggested distributing the form to people who receive Meals on Wheels. ADJOURNMENT G:\Lucretia)CommDisability\Minutes(2008\Minutes_Aug 25 2008.doc | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-08-25.pdf |