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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2008-09-22 | 2 | Commission on Disability Issues September 22, 2008 Minutes Page 2 of 5 not pushed back by the City, as indicated by the Commission from the August 25, 2008 meeting. Chair Lord-Hausman indicated that it was previous years where this occurred. Secretary Akil stated that she would make sure that the October 7 date for the proclamation presentation does not change. The meeting resumed back to the original order of business on the Agenda. NEW BUSINESS 1. CDI Meeting Room Change (Chair Lord-Hausman): Chair Lord-Hausman discussed a letter that she sent to Secretary Akil and Teresa Highsmith, City Attorney, regarding the chairs in City Hall Conference Room 360, of not being adequately accessible for persons with certain disabilities and for some with physical limitations. Chair Lord-Hausman referenced the notes on the agenda for "accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) is available." Based on inventory and availability, Conference Room 391 is the only room with adjustable chairs and arm rests. Room 391 is located behind Council Chambers and the Planning and Building Department meets in Council Chambers the same Monday evening that the Commission meets. Chair Lord-Hausman believes that if the Commission changes its meeting location, it could be a distraction when exiting from Council Chambers during the Planning Board meeting. Commissioner Krongold asked if the Main Library Family Literacy Room is available with adjustable chairs, to which Secretary Akil stated that she checked with the Director and only the standard chairs, similar to Room 360, are available in all of the library conference rooms. Commissioner Longley-Cook asked if we could borrow the chairs to which Secretary Akil responded that specific instruction was given that the adjustable chairs are not to be moved back and forth from Room 391. Commissioners Kirola and Krietz agreed that the meeting should be in a room that is comfortable for those Commissioners who may have physical difficulties getting in and out of non-adjustable chairs. Commissioner Longley-Cook stated that visitors would be confused about going into and behind Council Chambers when coming to a CDI meeting. Commissioner Krietz suggested that the CDI hold the October 27 meeting in Room 391 to determine if it will work out for the Commissioners to which Chair Lord-Hausman agreed. Secretary Akil stated that she would check Room 391 availability and forward that information to the Commission in the October package. 2. Community Outreach Proposal (Commissioner Krongold): Lucretia)CommDisability\Minutes\2008\Minutes_Sep 22 2008.doc | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-09-22.pdf |