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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2009-07-27 | 2 | Commission on Disability Issues July 27,2009 Minutes Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Krongold discussed the Promotional Flyer which will be distributed at events, organizations and through mailings. Chair Lord-Hausman and Jim Franz have already provided comments. Vice-Chair Moore suggested soliciting businesses to which Chair Lord-Hausman suggested contacting Jim Franz. Vice-Chair Moore also offered to provide a face-painting booth. Vice-Chair Moore suggested contacting Starbucks as they participate in a lot of community events to which Commissioner Krongold responded that Committee members Jim and John are working on this. 2. CDI Meeting Start Time (Chair Lord-Hausman): Secretary Akil acknowledged the report and bylaws and confirmed the official meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. 3. CDI Name Change (Chair Lord-Hausman): Continue discussion regarding possible name changes. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that the Commission is considering changing the name to Commission on Accessibility Issues. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she attended ACTIA meeting, as the PAPCO Representative, and the word mobility was repeatedly discussed during the meeting. Commissioner Krongold stated that mobility speaks to one group of people. Commissioner Kirola stated that mobility removes the barriers, which is broad. Vice-Chair Moore stated that the word only relates to transportation issues. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that the word encourages people to get out, move around, connecting health, disability, elderly and accessibility. Commissioner Kirola agreed to change the name to Commission on Accessibility Issues. Chair Lord-Hausman moved to postpone the vote to August in order to receive Commissioner Longley-Cook's input. Commissioner Krongold does not see the point in being a trend-setting City. People will not understand what the CDI is all about. She respects the sensitivity to language but stated that surrounding cities continue to use the word disability. G:\Lucretia)CommDisability\Minutes(2009\Minutes_July 27 2009.doc | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2009-07-27.pdf |