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And spanish. So what is Assistive Technology . Assistive technology refers, or at refers to any tool or device that allows a person greater independence in daily life its an essential part of our lives to ensure equal access of people of all abilities so its something we use daily whether we know it or not whether were checking a text message on our phones or looking at a map with gpa these can all help us in our daily lives. Real quick i thought id put up some examples. So we have in the top left corner clip art i love clip art, of a woman whos using a wheelchair that has an adaptable ramp mechanic al ramp that folds out and this ramp can also as the driver herself so she can drive the car herself and be allowed greater independence in her community. I have an ipad to kind of showcase what it means whether when you have technology thats becoming more interactive such as tablets real quick im going to go ahead and put on one ....
Many people in San Francisco that have to deal with on a daily basis as you heard er early er we have old houses houses that are always going to be on hills and including a set of stairs before you even get to the first floor one of the calls i get the most is about stair lifts and the availability of having the Financial Resources to access them. It is not covered under medical or medicare to some degree it is if the providers want to work with them but its still not enough to be able to allow or grant enough access so thats an issue i think can be explored more as far as the vendors their availability to have it covered through medical and also working to see about trying to diversify to make it more accessible. Second in the picture in the middle i have a picture of one of our coworkers Peter Mendoza whos using his ....
Presentation, derek. I actually found a little device that is pretty cool. Theres a little gadget that actually has, you can actually plug it in, a module and put it in the outlet and literally press a remote to turn on and off your lamps and i actually got it at walgreens and i think its less than 12 dollars so i think little gadgets will make a big difference to be able to you know be more independent and you can actually use Something Like a remote and its Pretty Simple and the second thing id like to add, the programs at irlc, in addition to all the programs that irlc San Francisco offers, is Community Activities and im the coordinator for the program and so i give out flyers on the table announcing events, so besides just the program and as mentioned servic ....
Here. Paul woolford. Here. Fady zoubi. Here. Vice chair is present. Acting chair we have 3 members present and a fourth coming in. Quorum is 3. We have quorum. Thank you. Before calling the next item i have a quick announcement i intend to recess for 15 minutes the middle of the meet to stretch our legs and have a snack and take a quick break. And i plan to ooh journal by 2 p. M. I will do my best to be sure we do adjourn by 2 p. M. Are there requests to amend the order of our agenda today . Secretary fuller call the next item due to on going Covid Health Emergency and given the Public Health recommendations issued by the San Francisco department of Public Health and emergency orders of the governor and mayor concerning social distancing and lifting the restric ....