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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2012-06-25 | 2 | Chair-Lord Hausman thanked Ruthann Crawford for her presentation and inclusion of the CDI in the process. 5. OLD BUSINESS 5-A. Goals and Objectives 2012 (Chair Lord-Hausman) Chair Lord-Hausman presented a draft mission statement written by Commissioner Deutsch regarding respecting people with disabilities in the community. Vice-Chair Harp added an ending sentence to the draft mission statement. Chair Lord-Hausman stated she sent CDI member feedback drafts on potential reorganization to the Assistant City Manager but has not heard back. 5-B. Universal Design Work Group Update (Chair Lord-Hausman): Chair Lord-Hausman, Vice-Chair Harp, and Commissioner Deutsch are working to develop ordinance language and gathering information from other cities regarding universal design. Commissioner Deutsch created a Universal Design Wish List including jobs such as: side and front entrances to homes should have slopes instead of steps, homes should have an accessible door bell to children and people in wheelchairs, accessible light switches, varied countertop heights, wider doorways and hallways for wheelchair accessibility, lever door handles, adjustable showers/cabinets/drawers/etc Chair Lord-Hausman stated that it is important to make projects accessible to everyone; those with physical limitations and those without. Vice-Chair Harp stated that the Planning Board meeting discussed Housing Element approved universal design language through 2014 with State laws and funding. However, Zoning Ordinance changes are needed. Andrew Thomas fully supports this. The next Planning Board meeting will be Wed, July 17th Commissioner Tam added San Jose State has an Occupational Therapy Department that may have an area on universal design which may be beneficial. Commissioner Deutsch stated there are O.T. programs everywhere. The closest one is in Oakland, Samuel Merritt University. 5-C. City Council Meetings Report (Commissioner Fort): Commissioner Fort reported nothing from the City Council meeting but there was a loud buzz on the recorder which made it difficult to listen to. Lori Amaya was asked to take care of the buzzing issue. 2 | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2012-06-25.pdf |