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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2009-02-23 | 3 | Commission on Disability Issues February 23, 2009 Minutes Page 3 of 5 bosses and the time schedules never allow them enough time, and they get disciplined if they are late. The system is such that by doing what is right and what they would like to do conflicts for fear that they may lose their job. AC Transit is very strict about keeping the timetables. Commissioner Longley-Cook discussed the frequency of buses at Alameda Point to which Chair Lord-Hausman stated that there is a lot of low income housing there and only one bus. This is difficult on the weekend and that has been identified as a major problem for the disabled veterans and low-income families. There is also going to be a lot more housing soon, and one bus route is inadequate. Commissioner Longley-Cook pointed out that there are drainage and water flow problems near the tube and the Mariner Square Athletic Club. Ms. Wilson asked the Commission to identify, as a resident or as a person speaking on behalf of people with disabilities, what would be three major priorities of improvement, or problems or areas that need work. The Commission identified AC Transit sensitivity training, changes to AC Transit including the distance between bus stops; intersection design and pedestrian safety issues. Chair Lord-Hausman asked Ms. Wilson if she is aware that the City has a Youth Advisory Commission to which Ms. Wilson responded, yes and confirmed that DCE met with them a couple of weeks ago. They completed a plan with the Transportation Commission, which highlighted congestion in High School. Ms. Wilson thanked the Commission for their input and stated they are hoping to complete the plan by late spring. Chair Lord-Hausman thanked Ms. Wilson on behalf of the Commission. OLD BUSINESS 1. Special Need-Special Services Resource Fair (Commissioners Krongold/Kreitz): Discuss Special Need-Special Services Resource Fair. Commissioner Krongold gave an update on the work group meeting and provided specific highlights from that meeting, including the date planned for October 24 at the Officer's Club, confirmed partnerships with Mastick Senior Center, Alameda Hospital, CERT, and American Red Cross. The majority of the work group meeting was spent brainstorming a list of service organizations for profit providers that could be donors or sponsors for the event. Commissioner Krongold stated she created an Excel spreadsheet that was emailed to everybody in the work group and would provide copies to the Commission for next month's meeting. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that a Resource Fair Overview has been sent to Board Secretary Lucretia Akil for review by City staff and we are waiting for approval. uucretia)CommDisability\Minutes(2009\Minutes_Final_Feb 23 2009.doc | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2009-02-23.pdf |