they would say, "well, you really are not that blind." not only is that infuriating, but it is just something that cuts to my core. >> there are times that visually impaired customers get on the bus, and they are moving so well that makes me wonder how blind they are, but that is not for me to decide. i'm just here to take them some point a to point b safely. >> i moved all the way across the country specifically to live in san francisco because i knew they had great public transportation. i had the greatest interactions with muni drivers because i was thrilled to be on a bus and be able to get some more independently. i think the drivers can really feel proud that they are making people's lives possible in a way that it is not possible in other parts even of this country. >> the americans with disabilities act of 1990 is a wide-ranging federal civil-

rights law that prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. title two of the ada addresses access to public services, including public transportation for persons with disabilities. tips for respectful communication for people with disabilities brochures are available. call sfmta accessible services at 415-701-4485 for copies. . this is latino heritage month in san francisco. we want to celebrate people that speak spanish, people that speak

english, people that speak english with accent's. i want to ask you for a round of applause. [applause] we are going to perform a few songs, so let me tell you about them. they are national fellows in a movement that supports music has issued a chief for public good -- music as a method for public good. we want people to grow up and to be ready for the 21st century. give and applause for a fethe g. [applause] >> good afternoon.

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>> we want to say thank you to our partners for making this evening a true success. it is definitely wonderful to see everyone who is here. i would like to recognize some of our distinguished guests. we have the president of project uplift, [inaudible] from the hispanic medal of honor society. victor mancia, howard richard cochrane, nicole rivera representing nancy pelosi, we have a representative from the office of dianne feinstein, a

representative from jackie spear. we also had a couple of other elected officials such as bill king, the district attorney. i want to acknowledge that we have supervisor avalos, mura karimi, campos. >> let's give them a round of applause. [applause] >> we have the general counsel of ireland, germany, hungary, the russian federation, also mexico.

[applause] >> also the consul of gillette -- chile and peru. [applause] >> i would like to call-up the mayor's deputy chief of staff. [applause] >> [speaking spanish]

i want to welcome all of you here. [speaking spanish] hopefully you are enjoying yourself. i am here on behalf of mayor newsom. -- newsom. september and october are important times for us. this allows us to celebrate our culture and show the rest of the community here in san francisco what makes us so special. this is a great opportunity for all of us and many of you have exciting events happening. we are glad to have you with us tonight. i have that great opportunity to

present one of our proclamations' this evening to mr. juan gonzales. he has been a pioneer in hispanic journalism. he works for the oldest bilingual newspaper in the bay area. we have a proclamation from mayor newsom. if mr. gonzalez can come forward, that would be fantastic. [applause] >> thank you. so, what the mayor proclaimed

for tomorrow is actually latino [inaudible] bicentennial stay in the city of san francisco for theft -- the -- day in the city of san francisco. [applause] at this time five of life or health recognizing this special individual. rudy hernandez received the medal of honor on april 12th, 1952 whitehouse from president truman. if i could deaf your health -- if i could get your help in introducing mr. fruity hernandez. thank you for your service to our country. -- if i if it were held in introducing fat-free mr. rudy

hernandez. -- i would like your help in introducing mr. rudy hernandez. >> nancy pelosi said, "for different from a thank you for your interest to the area. the many fifth contribution from left to itself felt fifth of a future. with and if america will have to our culture and for a fee of 5 ref info for tonight from line are on a table of hispanic immigrants.