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July 2001 Agenda

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GENERAL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2001 3:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. Health Services Agency 225 W. 37th Avenue Rooms A & B San Mateo (650) 573-2580 (voice) or 573-2220 (TDD) AGENDA I. INTRODUCTIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS II. WELCOMING OF NEW COMMISSIONERS III. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE 28, 2001 MEETING* V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public may speak on non-agendized issues. Please complete Request Form and limit your remarks to 3 minutes. The Public may also speak on Agenda Items at the time so designated on the Agenda.) VI. PRESENTATION: "Assistive Technology Resource Office at CID" Guest Presenters: Tony Festa, Assistive Technology Coordinator Tony dela Cuesta, Computer Specialist Center for Independence of the Disabled, Inc. VII. STAFF REPORT VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (1) Update on CoD Vacancies (2) Report on CoD Orientation (3) Approval of "Removing Barriers Through Self-Advocacy" Booklet* (4) Ratification of Joint CoA/CoD Letter to Governor Davis to Restore Adult Protective Services Funding.** (5) Ratification of Joint CoA/CoD Letter of Support for Real Choice Systems Change Grant Application.** B. ADA COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE (1) Update on ADA Transition Plan Projects (2) Report from ADA Workgroup C. LEGISLATION AND ADVOCACY COMMITTEE (1) Report on Medicaid Community Attendant Services and Supports Act MiCASSA) – Commissioner Mickelson (2) Approval of a Letter of Support for SB 982 (O’Connell & Sher) Increased Funding Entitlement for Special Education.* D. CoA/CoD JOINT HOUSING TASKFORCE (1) Approval of "Residential Visitability" Brochure.* E. IMPLEMENTATION COORDINATION COMMITTEE VIII. AD-HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS A. SPECIAL EVENTS (1) CoD Ten Year Anniversary Celebration (2) People Who Care Awards Dinner B. CoD WEBSITE: www.smco-cod.org C. DISABILITIES AWARENESS CURRICULUM D. SUNSHINE COMMITTEE IX. LIAISON REPORTS A. ADULT ABUSE PREVENTION COLLABORATIVE: Erlinda Tulioc B. COMMISSION ON AGING: Lesa O’Mara C. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIRST COMMISSION: Erlinda Tulioc D. HEALTH PLAN OF SAN MATEO: Katy Rhoades E. IHSS PUBLIC AUTHORITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Helen Lo F. MEALS ON WHEELS COALITION: Gerda Cohn/Katy Rhoades G. MENTAL HEALTH BOARD: Ina Pottorff H. MORE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER ADVISORY: Erlinda Tulioc I. PARATRANSIT COORDINATING COUNCIL: Kent Mickelson J. SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK: Katy Rhoades X. OLD BUSINESS A. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ISSUES B. TRANSPORTATION ISSUES: (1) Update on Strategic Plan for Accessible Transportation Services (SPATS) C. ISSUES RELATED TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES D. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES XI. NEW BUSINESS (Commissioners may speak on non-agendized issues) XII. ADJOURNMENT *(Approval of Action Item) **(Ratification of Action-Item)   NO MEETING IN AUGUST NEXT MEETING: Thursday, September 28, 2001 ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS MEETING. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES FOR THIS MEETING WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST WHEN GIVEN A THREE-DAY NOTICE. PLEASE CALL (650) 573-2580 (VOICE) OR (650) 573-2220 (TDD) (TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR DEAF AND SPEECH IMPAIRED) FOR THE SAFETY OF THOSE WHO ARE SENSITIVE TO AIRBORNE CHEMICALS, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WEARING FRAGRANCES.