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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2015-10-26 | 5 | Commission on Disability Issues October 26, 2015 Page 5 7-F. Future Agenda Items Universal Design Ordinance, part 2 Parker has been told listening devices in Council Chambers are less than ideal for the hearing impaired, and a member of the public, Susan Jeffries, will discuss them at the Commission's next meeting (in Dec) ARPD Accessibility Report Chair/Vice Chair vote - move to next year when full commission is seated Commissioner Lewis would like announcements in Word format instead of Adobe Acrobat pdf format. City Staff Parker says she will accommodate this. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8-A. Commissioner Lord-Hausman says there is a combination of agencies creating a visual message to portray inclusive community: "Everyone Belongs Here". Goal is to have all businesses, agencies, entities, can post posters in windows and in community locations. They are working on visual display and logo. 8-B. Commissioner Lord-Hausman mentions that Nielsen Tam's son Austin was a very big part of "Making the Invisible, Visible". They had an impressive and touching event last Saturday. Discussed how those with autism do not feel safe. Discussed that event addressed this issue, raised money, want to create foundation. 8-C. Commissioner Kenny would like everyone to know that Commissioner Lord-Hausman was recognized as Service Volunteer of the Year - nominated by 3 different people - for over 10 years of service. 8-D. Commissioner Kenny stated the wish to have the Commission conduct a retreat to discuss the business of being a Commissioner in January. Please look at available weekends. 8-E. Commissioner Harp mentioned that Housing Development Program Manager is conducting survey. Feels CDI would want to know and participate in this survey. Commissioner Harp will forward to City Staff Parker. 8-F. Commissioner Lord-Hausman would like to loop back to the Universal Design Ordinance, and would like to discuss further. Commission discusses setting up another workgroup. Discusses details of ordinance that should be addressed, types of buildings, developing a recommendation for Mr. Thomas. Raising percentage of units per development. Referring to the building code Chapter 11-A does seem to be ideal. 8-G. Commissioner Kenny received the Proclamation that October is the Disability Awareness Month 8-H. Member of the public JoanAnn Radu-Sinaiko asks if any of these documents from this meeting are available. City Staff Parker says she will attempt make any documents available to those who request them. | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2015-10-26.pdf |