Berkeley Commission on Disability Community Forum

COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
COMMUNITY FORUM
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
7:00-9:00 PM

North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK)
Multi Purpose Room

The City of Berkeley’s Commission on Disability will hold a Community Forum for public comment and input on issues of access, health, safety, housing, transportation, communication, and economic opportunity. The Commission seeks to focus on the effects and impacts of these issues for people with disabilities living in, working in and visiting Berkeley. The Commission is requesting public comment that will guide the work of the Commission on the topics below and other related matters of interest and concern for people with disabilities.
• Disabled Placard Parking
• Accessible Sidewalks
• Pedestrian Safety
• Developing Citywide Universal Design Policy
• Barriers to Access
• Service Animals Welcome program
• Accessible website and digital media and its relationship to City programs, services and activities
• Disability Services
How can the City government and citizen’s work together to help promote access and inclusion for our disabled community?
What is Berkeley doing right?
Where is room for improvement?
What new possibilities are on the horizon?
Commission Secretary: Don L. Brown, Disability Compliance Coordinator , 1947 Center St., 4th Floor, Berkeley, CA, 94704, Telephone (510) 981-6346, Fax: (510) 981-6340 TDD: (510) 981-6345 email: DLBrown [at] ci.berkeley.ca.us
ADA Disclaimer
“This meeting is being held in a wheelchair accessible location. To request a disability-related accommodation(s) to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 981-6346 (V) or 981-6345 (TDD) at least three business days before the meeting date. Please refrain from wearing scented products to this meeting.”
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Public Works Transportation Division 1947 Center Street, 3rd Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel: 510.981-7010 TDD: 510-981-6345 Fax: 510.981-7060