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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2013-07-22 | 3 | Commission on Disability Issues July 22, 2013 Page 2 6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 6-A. Secretary Akil welcomed new Commissioner Wendy Wilkinson. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 7-A Commissioner Tam stated that within AUSD there is an increase in the ESL student population. They are trying to outreach to those families. Commissioner Tam welcomes any input from the Commission. Commissioner Franco suggested PTA input via parents. 7-B. Commissioner Harp attended the July 13, 2013 Jean Sweeney Open Space walkthrough. There is a Facebook - ""ean Sweeney" and they are looking for Community Volunteers. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that there is a Planning Committee working on the project, per Amy Wooldridge, Alameda Recreation and Park Department Director. Chair Lord-Hausman will invite Amy to the October Commission meeting. 7-C. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that Jackie Krause requested that the Commission make a presentation on what the Commission is working on or has completed at a Mastick Board Meeting. Chair Lord-Hausman will work with Bonnie Leber to schedule. 7-D. Chair Lord-Hausman suggested that the Commission recommend to City Council to send a letter of support to ratify a United Nations Treaty defending the rights of people with disabilities and to encourage other nations to match the standards set by the United States. Commissioner Warren stated she will work with Chair Lord-Hausman on the letter. Commissioner Franco will research the treaty and email the link to the Commission. The Commission supports the recommendation. 8. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Lucretia Akil, Board Secretary | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2013-07-22.pdf |