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October 2004 Agenda

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GENERAL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2004 3:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. Health Services Department 225 37th Avenue - Room 100 San Mateo   AGENDA   I.           INTRODUCTIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS II          ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA III.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 23, 2004 MEETING* IV.       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.) V.        PRESENTATION: “Overview of the Benefits 101 Training”             Guest Presenter:  Bryon MacDonald, World Institute on Disabilities  VI.       STAFF REPORT:  Stephen Juel, Health Services Manager Craig McCulloh, Community Program Specialist III Aging and Adult Services (1)       Hearing Access Project at Senior Centers VII.      UPDATE ON ISSUES             A. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES              B.  TRANSPORTATION             C. CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES             D.  EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES VIII.      COMMITTEE REPORTS             A.  EXECUTIVW COMMITTEE (1)   Approval of CoD’s Co-Sponsorship of the “Benefits 101” Training,  January 24, 25, 26, and 27, 2004 in San Mateo County.* (2)   Recommendations Regarding Accessibility Concerns at GGRC La Selva. (3)   Update on CoD Recruitment Strategies B.                ADA COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE C.                LEGISLATION AND ADVOCACY COMMITTEE D.        CoA/CoD JOINT HOUSIG COMMITTEE E.         IMPLEMENTATION COORDINATION COMMITTEE F.                 SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE (1) Review of People Who Care Awards Dinner and Art Showcase. IX.       AD-HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS A           CoD WEBSITE:  www.smco-cod.org             B.          TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENCE                          (1) Date Change to Tuesday, January 25, 2004 C.            DISABILITIES AWARENESS CURRICULUM D.           SUNSHINE COMMITTEE X.        LIAISON REPORTS (Approved as one motion to accept-comments and additions to reports can be made at this time) A.                ADULT ABUSE PREVENTION COLLABORATIVE:   Elizabeth Furber B.                IHSS PUBLIC AUTHORITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Helen Lo C.                COMMISSION ON AGING:  Elizabeth Furber D.                NEW BEGINNING COALITION:  Allan Newlands E.                HEALTH PLAN OF SAN MATEO:  Katy Rhoades F.                 MEALS ON WHEELS COALITION: Katy Rhoades G.                MENTAL HEALTH BOARD:  Greg Wild H.                PARATRANSIT COORDINATING COUNCIL:  Kent Mickelson I.          PENNINSULAWORKS ONE STOP CAREER CENTER ACCESSIBILITY             COMMITTEE: Robert Manchia J.         SAN MATEO MAYORS' COMMITTEE FOR EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE             WITH DISABILITIES: Robert Manchia K.        SUPPORTED EDUCATION TASKFORCE: Terri Byrne L.         COMMINITY GATEPATH FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER ADVISORY             COMMITTEE: Gerda Cohn M.        YOUTH COMMISSION: Roi Reede  XI.       OLD BUSINESS (Commissioners may speak on follow-up issues from previous             meeting) XII.      NEW BUSINESS (Commissioners may speak on non-agendized issues) XIII.   AJOURNMENT   (Approval of Action Item)             **(Ratification of Action-Item)     NEXT MEETING: PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL DATE Thursday, November 18, 2004 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Room 100    225 37th Avenue, San Mateo   Assistive listening devices are available at this meeting.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II (ADA, Title II), the County will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.  If possible, please give three (3) days advanced notice of any accommodation needs by calling (650) 573-2580 (voice) or (650) 573-2220 (TDD-telecommunication device for deaf and speech impaired).  For the comfort and safety of those who are sensitive to airborne chemicals, please refrain from wearing fragrances.