Low on strength and agility it really does matter. When visiting different agencies or offices i already read that in the early 2000s my physical condition improved somewhat and wanted to explore the possibility of returning to work at least parttime. So i went to the department of rehabilitation, and took advantage of their services for people with disabilities wanting to return to the workforce. They provided me testing for aptitude, research for different types of jobs, and planning assistance for education and careers. I used their resources to explore Employment Opportunities and spent time with an employment counselor examining my choice. I could no longer do restaurant work as i did in santa fe with too much time on my feet, but to sit at a desk several hours a week. As things worked out i didnt return to regular work because of the restrictive income requirements. Many of you aware these limits have the effect of keeping people with disabilities living at or below the federal p
Additional assistance. To prevent electronic interference with this rooms sound system, and to respect everyones ability to focus on the presentations please silence all mobile phones and pdas. Your cooperation is appreciated. We welcome Public Participation during Public Comment. You may complete a speakers card available in the front of the room, or call us at 14155549632. Where a staff person will handle requests to speak at the appropriate time. The Mayors Disability Council meetings are generally held on the third friday of the month. Our next regular meeting will be september 18th, 2015, from 1 00 to 4 00 p. M. At San Francisco city hall in room 400. Please call the Mayors Office on disability for further information, or request accommodations at 14155546789, or 14155546799tty. The council would like to thank those of you who attended the july 1st celebration of the americans with disabilities act. Special thanks to mayor ed lee, city administrator naomi kelly and supervisors eri
Thank you. All right everybody, hi. This is the Mayors Disability Council meeting on friday, july 17m, 2015. Welcome to everybody. May i have the introduction read, please by Council Member wong . Good afternoon and welcome to the Mayors Disability Council this friday, july 17th, 2015 in room 400 of the San Francisco city hall. City hall is accessible to persons using wheelchairs, and other assistive mobility devices. Wheelchair access is provided at via ramps. Wheelchair access at the polk carlton good lett is available with lift. Assistive listening devices are available and our meeting is opencaptioned and signlanguage interpreted. Our agendas are also available in large print, and braille. Please ask staff for any additional assistance. To prevent electronic interference with this rooms sound system, and to respect everyones ability to focus on the presentations please silence all mobile phones and pdas. Your cooperation is appreciated. We welcome Public Participation during Public
This is the Mayors Disability Council meeting on friday, july 17m, 2015. Welcome to everybody. May i have the introduction read, please by Council Member wong . Good afternoon and welcome to the Mayors Disability Council this friday, july 17th, 2015 in room 400 of the San Francisco city hall. City hall is accessible to persons using wheelchairs, and other assistive mobility devices. Wheelchair access is provided at via ramps. Wheelchair access at the polk carlton good lett is available with lift. Assistive listening devices are available and our meeting is opencaptioned and signlanguage interpreted. Our agendas are also available in large print, and braille. Please ask staff for any additional assistance. To prevent electronic interference with this rooms sound system, and to respect everyones ability to focus on the presentations please silence all mobile phones and pdas. Your cooperation is appreciated. We welcome Public Participation during Public Comment. You may complete a speaker
Anyone else on the bridge line . No. Okay. Before we move on, i want to encourage those who have joined us since the beginning of the meeting to fill out a card, if they miss to speak at the public hearing coming up. You can find cards at the front of the room here. Thank you. Agenda im item no. 5, report from the director of the Mayors Office on disability. Carla. Thank you. Im carla johnson, the interim director of the Mayors Office on disability. The first announcement that i would like to make is that as we were listening to the reading of the agenda a little earlier and the discussion about the accessible meeting information here at city hall, i just wanted to provide a quick update for people who are using mobility devices to let you know that right now the lift at the Carlton Goodlett street entrance formerly known as the polk street entrance is not operational and were ordering a replacement for it soon. So if you are coming to city hall, please come by any the other three acce