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MAYOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES Friday, October 13, 2023 4. THE MCPD SHALL EVALUATE SERVICES AND PUBLIC FACILITES THAT AFFECT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES TO IMPROVE THEIR ACCESSIBILITY. Chair, Michelle Hiraishi explained the reason for the Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities is to give our Mayor guidance and suggestions. Chair, Michelle Hiraishi explained that at this time we are not changing the by- laws, but we can set a subcommittee to bring recommendations to this Committee. Committee Member, Zahava Zaidoff asked to share a thought about the roles and goals of the Committee, that's not directly related to if can we make a change right now. Committee Member, Zahava Zaidoff explained in reading the roles and goals 1-4, missing in the roles and goals that this be a place for people with disabilities to have a voice, so they themselves can communicate their needs as it relates to accessibility and supports which are needed in public facilities as well as to evaluate the services. Committee Member, Zahava Zaidoff asked for this to be a stated goal. Chair, Michelle Hiraishi, suggested on the Agenda for the next meeting, to include establishing a subcommittee to address and look at the by-laws. 7. PRIORITY INITIATIVES: TOPICS REVIEW, DATA REVIEW Chair, Michelle Hiraishi explained the Priority Initiative Topics, which were discussed during the September 15, 2023 meeting, and the Committee Members who had volunteered to be a part each of the following Initiatives: Female Specific Disorders and Disabilities - Vice Chair Christen Zulli d/DEAF/HARD-OF-HEARING - Committee Member Tiffany Dela Cruz and Committee Member ReBecca Bennett Autism - Secretary Sandra Schuffler Committee Member, Julia Althoff asked what about autism or neurodivergent. will the Committee be focusing. Secretary, Sandra Schuffler explained she has worked with the population, so her direction was towards public servants, training of first responders, housing, and DOE and their transition for the population. All -encompassing so the population is seen, heard, and recognized. Compliance & Accountability for Businesses & Government - Chair Michelle Hiraishi and EO Officer/ADA Coordinator Ryan Caday Outreach Social Media Marketing - Vice Chair Christen Zulli Committee Member, Zahava Zaidoff explained there are 9 diagnoses, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, hyperlexia, OCD, autism, ADHD, and other forms of anxiety per the American Medical Association under the category of neurodivergent. KI