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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2009-02-23 | 5 | Commission on Disability Issues February 23, 2009 Minutes Page 5 of 5 there is not a representative, the Commission will continue to get notifications from them and should something be of interest, someone from the CDI can go attend or communicate in writing. Commissioner Longley-Cook stated that they do report to the Transportation Commission as part of their meeting with the Bike Task Force. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that everyone should be aware of people with disabilities on bicycles. 3. Chair Lord-Hausman received notice that the Miracle League is having a walk-run fundraiser on Saturday March 21st called "St. Paddy's Day Dash." It is a three-mile fun run-walk along the Alameda Beach and all proceeds go to the Alameda Miracle League. It starts at 9:00 A.M and they may like to have volunteers. The web site is Alamedadmiracle.org 4. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she had discussed the Resource Fair with an able-bodied individual walker in her 70s, who indicated that she would like a psychologist to be included in the fair resources, where an individual can talk to that person about how to talk to someone with a disability in a sensitive manner. Commissioner Krongold responded that it sounds like sensitivity training to which Chair Lord-Hausman stated that we would definitely look for an appropriate person. Chair Lord-Hausman also stated that she informed a few individuals that there are some openings on the Commission as there is a need for more people. Some people might shy away because they may not have a disability or feel right about serving on the CDI, which is not the case. Individuals with sensitivity or openness are the type of people the CDI is looking for. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that the name of the Commission might be off- putting and suggested a name change to "Commission on Disability Access." Although, the City may not be responsive to the name change and suggested discussion on this item for another meeting date. 5. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that there is a wonderful article in the NY Times on Universal Design that specifically discusses changing the word disability to difference. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, March 23, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lucretia A. Akil, Commission Secretary G:\Lucretia)CommDisability\Minutes\2009\Minutes_Final_Feb 2 | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2009-02-23.pdf |