San Francisco Sun

The Mayor's Disability Council Meeting scheduled for April 19, 2024, will focus on crucial topics related to accessibility and inclusion in San Francisco. The meeting will delve into the processes surrounding blue zones (accessible parking spaces) and the feasibility of installing electric wheelchair charging stations in public spaces.

The meeting will feature discussions on various important agenda items, as one participant highlighted, "Item 1: How blue zones are tracked, sited, designed, and publicized. The processes of updating the blue zone database, publicly sharing the location of blue zones, analyzing existing blue zone distribution, and planning new blue zone locations." Additionally, insights will be shared on how the SFMTA manages new requests for blue zones and incorporates them into city-wide projects.

Furthermore, the San Francisco City Fellows program, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office on Disability, will present their findings on a 10-week project exploring the feasibility of electric wheelchair charging stations in public spaces. This project aims to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities in San Francisco.

In addition to the agenda items, the meeting encourages public participation, with one statement emphasizing, "Your comments help shape future agenda items." The Mayor’s Disability Council meeting will be broadcast on SFGov.TV cable stations 26 and 78 and can also be viewed online at https://sfgovtv.org/. Captioning and sign language interpretation will be provided for accessibility.

For those interested in attending the meeting in person, the Mayor’s Office on Disability contact information is as follows:

1155 Market Street, 1st Floor

San Francisco, CA 94103

415.554.6789 Office

415.554.6159 Fax

Email: mod@sfgov.org

Overall, the upcoming Mayor’s Disability Council Meeting promises to be an informative and impactful event focusing on enhancing accessibility and inclusivity in San Francisco.