Accessibility Advisory Committee Recruitment
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12/03/2004
Applications are being accepted from individuals who are interested in volunteering to serve on the District’s Accessibility Advisory Committee The AAC consists of 14 members with two members being appointed by each of the seven elected members of the District’s Board of Directors.
In addition, it is important that there be representation by people who are elderly, people with varying types of disabilities, and individuals from a variety of ethnic groups.
What types of persons will be selected?
There are 14 openings and all applications are forwarded to the Board of Directors for review and selection. The Board is interested in appointing individuals who:
- Bring to the group diverse views and/or knowledge
- Show a willingness and openness to listen to the views and interests of others
- Have direct experience using AC Transit service
- Have a commitment to participate in the Committee process and are willing to devote approximately three hours a month to attend regular meetings of the Committee as well as preparing for those meetings
- Have a commitment to participate in one or more AAC subcommittees which usually meet once or twice a month for approximately two to three hours
- The AAC currently meets on the second Tuesday afternoon of every month. It is requested that participants and attendees of AAC meetings refrain from wearing scented products as there may be attendees who are susceptible to environmental illnesses
Upon advance request, sign language interpreters will be provided for hearing impaired persons attending AAC meetings.
Duties of the Committee
The AAC has been established by the District to review, comment, and advise the Board of Directors and District staff regarding implementation and enhancement of programs and services for elderly and disabled people.
Issues which may be addressed by the Committee include, but are not limited to:
- Plans to purchase operating equipment (e.g. buses and other vehicles, passenger lifts, kneelers, steps, and speakers) Appropriateness of bus stop locations
- Equipment maintenance and modifications
- Bus head signs, logos, and signage
- Appropriateness of bus stop locations
- Functional arrangements of bus stops (e.g. location, recognition, identification, pole, signage, benches, obstructions)
- Fares, schedules, and routes
- Operator assistance and transit information centers
- Public education, awareness, and input
- Staff (including operators) training, awareness, and sensitivity
- Other accessible public transit matters as requested by the Board Applications may be obtained here shortly.
Download applications here. Return your completed application by February 4, 2005 to:
1600 Franklin Street, 10th Floor
Oakland, California 94612-2806
You may also fax applications to: (510) 891-4705