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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2009-09-28 | 2 | Commission on Disability Issues September 28, 2009 Minutes Page 2 of 3 The CDI confirmed that it would use the previous proclamation for the October 6th City Council Meeting. Chair Lord-Hausman confirmed that she would also mention the upcoming Special Needs Fair scheduled for October 24th. Flyers will be left on the table outside of Council chambers. OLD BUSINESS 1. Special Needs-Special Services Resource Fair (Commissioner Krongold): Chair Lord-Hausman stated that the fair will be October 24, 2009 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Chair Lord-Hausman added the fair to the Alameda Magazine's website calendar. Commissioner Krongold confirmed twenty-five organizations participating in the fair including private groups who paid more. Several non-profits have requested fee waivers. Commissioner Krongold confirmed that the total donations received to date is $1,055. Commissioner Krongold will email the list of names of groups. Commissioner Krongold went over the logistics and order of presentations for the fair. Commissioner Fort asked about the various shuttle stops to which Commissioner Krongold stated there will be four stops: Bay Farm Island, Alameda Towne Centre, West Marine and O'Club. Commissioner Krongold will email shuttle route to Commissioner Fort. Chair Lord-Hausman noted that the next Committee meeting is Tuesday, September 29th Commissioner Krongold asked Commissioner Fort if he would like to chair the CDI table to which Commissioner Fort indicated that he's committed to stay with the East Bay Center for the Blind table. Commissioner Krongold said that she would contact Vice-Chair Moore as to her availability to staff the CDI table. 2. CDI Name Change (Chair Lord-Hausman): Chair Lord-Hausman spoke to Vice-Chair Moore and both Vice-Chair Moore and Chair Lord- Hausman are comfortable leaving the name as-is. Commissioner Fort and Kirola also indicated that they are comfortable with leaving it the way it is given that other cities use the word disability. Commissioner Krongold researched other surrounding cities in which the majority of cities use the word "disability" to describe their various boards and commissions. Chair Lord-Hausman confirmed that the name of the Commission on Disability Issues will stay the same. G:\Lucretia)CommDisability\Minutes(2009\Minutes_Sep 28 2009.doc | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2009-09-28.pdf |