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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2015-07-27 | 3 | Kenny liked the idea of having ambassadors and there should be workgroup meetings every other off month when the CDI is not conducting its regular bi-monthly meeting. Ms. Wooldridge acknowledged that there is a general consensus to have joint meetings on a variety of projects throughout the City. Commissioner Lord-Hausman stated the CDI has addressed and participated in a number of Public Works projects dealing with infrastructure issues. Chair Harp stated both the police and fire department staff have given presentations on safety, hidden disabilities and emergency preparedness. Ms. Wooldridge discussed the aging population and wanted to know how the Commission felt about inclusion of that segment of the community within the current CDI mission. Commissioner Lord-Hausman stated she met with City Manager Warmerdam on this issue. Aging is what happens and if there is an opportunity to provide accessibility and address aging issues within the CDI it would be appropriate. Commissioner Wilkinson stated that the CDI could partner with the aging community and inform them of resources available to them and being part of the CDI could enrich their life and make them more comfortable. Tony Lewis, Alameda resident, recommended braille signage on the bathrooms and classrooms at Mastick Senior Center, to which Jackie Krause thanked him for his recommendation. Amy stated that all of the changes do not have to happen all at once. Jackie Krause asked if any of the CDI Commissioners believe if adding the aging aspect to their role, would take away from their primary role of disability and accessibly issues facing the community, to which all agreed there would be no issues. Doug Biggs with Alameda Point Collaborative and Chair of the Social Services Human Relations Board (SSHRB), discussed its role with the aging population and the Needs Assessment Survey, which is conducted on an annual basis by SSHRB. Mr. Biggs also emphasized the nuances between diversity and inclusion and that if the CDI attempted to have individuals with specific disabilities appointed to the Commission, it could isolate the individual and take away from the broader work of the Commission which is to represent all of the general community disability and accessibility issues. He offered to share a recent article that discusses this issue. Ms. Wooldridge asked when the CDI would like to start meeting every other month, to which the CDI agreed to start October 26th. Ms. Wooldridge also requested that Doug Biggs provide the article regarding the diversity role which he mentioned in his comments and assured that CDI that she will report back to the Mayor with all input received from tonight's meeting. Carol Gottstein stated that during the previous discussions of restructuring the CDI, cost was a factor back then. Regarding Doug Biggs' comments about isolating members based on appointing individuals with certain disabilities, there should be representation from members with knowledge of the various disabilities. | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2015-07-27.pdf |