Overview
MAYOR’S DISABILITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Alex Madrid, Co-Chair
Orkid Sassouni, Co-Chair
Sheri Albers
Denise Senhaux
Helen Smolinski
Gesean Lewis Woods
Ananya Tandon-Verma
DISABILITY AND AGING COMMISSION
Martha Knutzen, President
Janet Spears, Vice President
Nelson Lum
Sascha Bittner
Wanda Jung
Linda Parker Pennington
Barbara Sklar
Staff to the Council:
San Francisco Mayor’s Office on Disability (MOD)
Nicole Bohn, Director
Meeting Participation Instructions
How to Watch an MDC Meeting
Accessibility of virtual meetings is very important to us. There are several ways to observe an MDC Meeting.
Cable TV
You can watch the cable cast of the meeting on your television by going to public access Channel 26.
Live Stream on SFGov.TV
You can watch a live stream on your computer or other device:
• Go to SFGov.TV
• Then click on “Watch” near the top of the page.
• Then click on “Watch SFGovTV”. You will find a dark square area with an arrow in the middle. Click on the arrow to watch the meeting live.
Zoom Webinar
MDC meetings are held using Zoom Webinar. As an alternative to watching on cable TV or SFGov.TV, members of the public can observe the meeting with a computer, tablet or smartphone by following this Zoom link:
Link to join Webinar
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86142919039
You can also join the webinar by phone:
Dial in: 669-900-6833
Webinar ID: 861 4291 9039
Making Public Comments at an MDC Meeting
We welcome the public’s participation during public comment periods. There will be an opportunity for General Public Comment at the beginning and end of the meeting, and time for item-specific public comment after DISCUSSION items. Each comment is limited to 3 minutes.
The Brown Act forbids the Council from taking action or discussing any items not appearing on the posted agenda, including those items raised at public comment. If you would like the Council to respond to your comments following the meeting, please provide your contact information by email message to MDC@sfgov.org with the subject “MDC comment reply request,” or call 415-554-6789.
Join the Zoom Webinar
By joining the MDC meeting as a webinar participant, members of the public will be able to make public comment directly during the public comment periods.
To join the webinar with a computer, laptop or other device:
Link to join Webinar
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86142919039
One tap mobile :
Dial in: 669-900-6833
Passcode: 86142919039#
To join the webinar using a telephone:
Dial in: 669-900-6833
Webinar ID: 861 4291 9039
Making a public comment on Zoom
If you join the webinar using your tablet or smartphone Zoom app, click on the three horizontal dots icon and then click on “Raise Hand.” The clerk will recognize you when it is your turn. You may also use the Q&A feature in Zoom webinar to make a comment. It is located on the top part of the video after touching the screen.
If you are using a desktop or laptop computer, “Raise Hand” and Q&A icons are located at the bottom of the video screen.
If you join by phone, dial *9 to indicate you would like to make a comment. The clerk will prompt you when it’s your turn..
We welcome suggestions about how to make the MDC meetings more accessible. Please send an email to MDC@sfgov.org, or call 415-554-6789.
If you need assistance accessing the meeting, please call 415-554-6789 or send an email to MDC@sfgov.org.
Agenda
- WELCOME and ROLL CALL
- ACTION ITEM
At this time, members of the public may address the Council and the Commission on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council and Commission which are not on today’s meeting agenda. Each member of the public may address the Council and Commission for up to three minutes.
With respect to today’s item-specific DISCUSSION items, your opportunity to address the Council and Commission will be afforded at the conclusion of each discussion.
A reminder that the Brown Act forbids the Council and Commission from taking action or discussing any items not appearing on the posted agenda, including those items raised at public comment. If you would like a response, please provide your contact information by email message to MDC@sfgov.org with the subject “MDC comment reply request,” or call 415-554-6789.
- INFORMATION ITEM: Co-Chair Report
- INFORMATION ITEM: Report from the Mayor’s Office on Disability
Please note that the Director’s Reports to the MDC can be found in the “What’s New” section of MOD’s website at http://sf.gov/news/mayors-office-disability.
- DISCUSSION ITEM: Report from the Department of Disability and Aging Services
Including updates on the Age and Disability Friendly San Francisco (ADF SF) Implementation Plan and Workgroup, the new Online Disability Resource Guide, the Disability Cultural Resource Center, and the Dignity Fund Services and Allocation Plan for FY 2024-27.
Presented by Kelly Dearman, San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services
[Public Comment Is Welcome]
[Council and Commission Member questions, followed by questions from the Mayor’s Office on Disability, to commence after public comment.]
[BREAK: The Council and Commission will take a 15-minute break]
- DISCUSSION ITEM: Aging and Disability Affordable Housing Needs Assessment
Presenters for the Aging and Disability Affordable Housing Needs Assessment include the Interdepartmental Steering Committee for the Aging and Disability Housing Needs Reports.
[Public Comment Is Welcome]
[Council and Commission Member questions, followed by questions from the Mayor’s Office on Disability, to commence after public comment.]
- INFORMATION ITEM: Correspondence
- GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
At this time, members of the public may address the Council and Commission on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council and Commission which are not on today’s meeting agenda. Each member of the public may address the Council and Commission for up to three minutes.
A reminder that the Brown Act forbids the Council from taking action or discussing any items not appearing on the posted agenda, including those items raised at public comment. If you would like a response, please provide your contact information by email message to MDC@sfgov.org with the subject “MDC comment reply request,” or call 415-554-6789.
- INFORMATION ITEM: Council and Commission Member comments and announcements
- ACTION ITEM: ADJOURNMENT
Date & Time
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Online
Phone
Webinar ID: 861 4291 9039
Documents
Accessible Meeting Information
Accessible Meeting Information
Accessible Meeting Information
The meeting will be broadcast (open captioned) on SFGTV Channel 26. Call 1 + (415) 554-4188 for listings. The meeting will be sign language interpreted. MDC Meetings are also video streamed live and are archived at: http://sanfrancisco.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=17
Please make requests for alternative format or additional accommodations to the Council Clerk at 1 + (415) 554-6789 (V), or e-mail MDC@sfgov.org. Requesting accommodations at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will help to ensure availability.
Per the Language Access Ordinance (Chapter 91 of the San Francisco Administrative Code), Chinese, Spanish and or Filipino (Tagalog) interpreters will be available upon request. Assistance in additional languages may be honored whenever possible. To request assistance with these services please contact the Council Clerk at (415) 554-6789 or MDC@sfgov.org at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Late requests will be fulfilled if possible.
Chinese 語言服務
根據語言服務條例（三藩市行政法典第91章），中文、西班牙語和/或菲律賓語（泰加洛語）傳譯人員在收到要求後將會提供傳譯服務。其他語言協助在可能的情況下也將可提供。上述的要求，請於會議前最少48小時致電 (415) 554-6789或電郵至 mod@sfgov.org向會議秘書 Lihmeei Leu 提出。逾期提出的請求，若可能的話，亦會被考慮接納。
Spanish ACCESO A IDIOMAS
De acuerdo con la Ordenanza de Acceso a Idiomas (Capítulo 91 del Código Administrativo de San Francisco), habrá intérpretes de Chino, Español y/o Filipino (Tagalo) disponibles de ser requeridos. La asistencia en otros idiomas será tomada en consideración siempre y cuando sea posible. Para solicitar asistencia con estos servicios por favor comuníquese con el Secretario del Concilio Lihmeei Leu al (415) 554-6789, o mod@sfgov.org por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión. Las solicitudes tardías serán tomadas en consideración de ser posible.
Filipino PAG-ACCESS SA WIKA
Ayon sa Language Access Ordinance (Chapter 91 ng San Francisco Administrative Code), maaaring mag-request ng mga tagapagsalin sa wikang Tsino, Espanyol, at/o Filipino (Tagalog). Maaaring humingi ng tulong sa ibang wika. Sa mga ganitong uri na kahilingan, mangyaring tumawag sa Council Clerk Lihmeei Leu sa (415) 554-6789, o MDC@sfgov.org sa hindi bababa sa 48 oras bago ng pagpupulong. Kung maaari, ang mga late na hiling ay pagbibigyan.
Mayor’s Disability Council Accessible Documents Policy
Please note that no materials may be distributed for consideration or review by Council Members at a meeting, unless these materials have been provided to MOD Staff in electronic format at least two days (and preferably four days) prior to the meeting. For further information, please call or contact the Mayor’s Office on Disability at (415) 554-6789, Voice or email MOD@sfgov.org.
For any individuals who are unable to use the telephone for making public comment, please fill out an online form with your comment. It will be read aloud during the public comment segment of the Council meeting.