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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2009-02-23 | 4 | Commission on Disability Issues February 23, 2009 Minutes Page 4 of 5 Chair Lord-Hausman commended Commissioner Krongold for all of the work that she has done on the Resource Fair, adding that it is moving ahead really well. The main challenge is the location, as there has to be a balance between space, central location and accessibility. There is no other central location that has the kind of accessibility and space that the O'Club offers. The Commission will have to do a really good job of publicity. Commissioner Berger asked about a school location to which Commissioner Krongold replied parking would be an issue on a Saturday. Chair Lord-Hausman stated there would be additional issues, including janitorial service, and whether or not AUSD would be willing to donate that. The Special Olympics uses the Alameda High School gym a lot, although Encinal High School has more parking, which can be discussed at a later date. The O'Club also has tables and chairs. Commissioner Krongold stated that Ms. Cheryl Fenner Brown, who teaches at Serendipity Yoga, is trained to work with people with disabilities and will offer a chair yoga class at the Fair, which will take place in a separate space from the tables due to the layout of the O' Club. Chair Lord-Hausman said that everyone is invited to attend the March 9th group to which Commissioner Krongold confirmed that it will be in the library at 6:30 P.M., in Room A, the Community Room right near the Café. 2. Commission Disability Internet Webpage (Chair Lord-Hausman/Secretary Akil): Update regarding the addition of an accessibility page onto the City's website. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she received the Internet webpage sample based on the meeting with the City's IT staff and consultant and it looked pretty good. There has been no recent follow up but the project is moving along. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS There was no staff communications. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS 1. Commissioner Longley-Cook attended the Transportation Commission meeting and stated that there is going to be a discussion regarding the 51-bus route. No other action was taken. 2. Chair Lord-Hausman stated the City has just finalized the Bicycle Plan Task Force, which Commissioner Kreitz has been a member. During that time, there were no scheduled meetings, until the two meetings scheduled in March that will include working on the Bicycle Master Plan. Commissioner Kreitz has also tendered her resignation due to heavy schedule with work and a number of different things going on for her. She will no longer be on that task force. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she does not know how strongly the Commission feels that there should be someone on the task force and asked if anyone would like to be? If G:\Lucretia)CommDisability\Minutes(2009\Minutes_Final_Fel 23 2009.do | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2009-02-23.pdf |