Commission on Disabilities

City of Riverside 3900 Main St. Riverside, CA 92522 (951) 826-5557 Commission on Disabilities Agenda Thursday, January 16, 2020 5:30 PM Art Pick Council Chambers “The mission of the Commission on Disabilities is to promote greater awareness of, respect for, and the total participation of individuals disabilities into all aspects of life.” The City of Riverside Sunshine Ordinance No. 7301 restricts the Commission of Disabilities from taking action on an item unless it has been included on an agenda and posted at least 12 days in advance of a meeting or unless the matter falls within one of the narrow exceptions. Consequently, any item not listed on this agenda will normally have to be delayed until the item can be made part of a posted agenda. The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-5427 or TDD at (951) 826-5439 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Commission on Disabilities are available for public inspection in the General Services Department, 3900 Main Street, Second Floor, and in the binder located inside the 5th Floor Large Conference Room while the meeting is in session. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT PRESENTATIONS City of Riverside Page 1 Printed on 12/26/2019 Commission on Disabilities Agenda January 16, 2020 1 Presentation from Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Special Transportation Division about updated Transportation Services for seniors and residents with disabilities Attachments: Report Presentation 2 Presentation from the Riverside Transit Agency about transportation options for seniors and persons with disabilities Attachments: Report Presentation 3 Presentation from the Mayor's Social Work Internship Program to create awareness about how hands-on social work, collaboration with local universities, faith organizations, the City of Riverside's Office of Homeless Solutions and the local nonprofit homeless shelter can work together to alleviate barriers to housing, health and social services Attachments: Report Attachment DISCUSSION CALENDAR 4 Minutes for the meeing of November 21, 2019 Attachments: Minutes 5 Board and Commission Attendance Policy concerning the November 21, 2019 meeting: Antonia Quezada (unexcused), Kimberly Lopez (excused). COMMUNICATIONS 6 Items for future Commission of Disabilities consideration as requested by Commission Members: a. Employment and disabled youth in recreation. b. Update of employment PSA. c. Update of brochures. d. COD members providing presentations to other groups. e. Quarterly updates to Council about COD projects and events. f. Public Outreach to publicize the COD. ********* The next Commission on Disabilities meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2020. City of Riverside Page 2 Printed on 12/26/2019 Commission on Disabilities Agenda January 16, 2020 For live Webcast of the Committee Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or Engageriverside.com ********* Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com City of Riverside Page 3 Printed on 12/26/2019