we are going back here in kind of pecking order of council member kostanian would like to say a few words about derek. i'm sorry. it took time to collect my thoughts and put it in something of a positive value. derek life was because he loved and respected life and humanity. it was very evident that derek did everything with endless joy. he did what he loved but wanted you to love it also. i had a very difficult time understanding things. maybe i have adhd also, but he would take the patience and explain it to me and all of a sudden a light would go on my head. how come no one every explained it to me like that. he was remarkable. nothing like derek i had ever met. my heart will never forget derek. i'm honored i knew derek and had those moments in time with him. i will remember derek lifelong. thank you. >> talking about you too. talked about all of you on the council and the different things and times you shared together. >> thank you, council member, kostanian for those beautiful words. we are going to take >> thank you and welcome back, everyone. we are going to continue with informati

i will have councilmember kostanian read the introduction. >> good afternoon. welcome to the mayor's disability council. this friday. july 18th. 2415. in room 400 of san francisco city hall. city hall is accessible to people using wheelchairs. and other assistive mobility devices. wheelchair access is available. at the grov. on [inaudible] street. and the ramps. on the carlton street entrance. is provided via. wheelchair lift. assistive listening devices. is available. and our meeting is open captions. and sign language interpreted. our agenda is in large print and braille. ask staff for any assistance. to prevent electronic interference with this sounl system. and respect everybody's ability to focus on the presentations. please silence all mobile phones and pda's. your cooperation. is appreciates. we welcome you during public comment. in the front of the room. or call bridge line at 415-554-9632. where a staff person will handle requests. to speak at an appropriate time. the mayor's disability council meeting. is head on the fist third friday p of the the mon

[laughter]. >> councilmember kostanian has a question for you. >> welcome again. i want to ask. are you selling those shirts? (speaking off the mic). >> if anyone would like them. i didn't bring any today. we will make them available. >> how much are they? >> we're not selling them we want to be visible. this is one way to be visible. we appreciate it if you get one and wear it. write down your sizes. and we will figure out how to get it to you. >> one question. will we advertise that in different parts of the city? >> first thing we're asking you is if there is a way you can help. we have information and all the material for the campaign on our website. and we have a facebook page that is an easy place for folks to go to keep up on what happens. next. there is not a bug budget hears. that's where we make our case. there are a couple in june. that's where we want to make sure folks turn out to make sure this is visible. okay any other questions for me or jennifer? >> i have a couple. >> oh. >> first of all. you have you expanded beyond the original 224 computers. or is that what

kostanian? >> present. harriet wong? >> present. roland wong? >> yes. >> thank you, we'll now proceed with the agenda items. >> agenda item no. 1. roll call. agenda item 2. reading and approval of the agenda. item no. 3. public comment. items not on the agenda for today, but within the jurisdiction of the mdc. each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. agenda item no. 4. information item. report from cochair supanich. agenda item no. 5. overview of the mayor's office on housing opportunity, partnerships and engagement, hope, presentation on the role of hope, it's services, programs, projects and including the new navigation center. presentation by bev an duftey. director. public comment is welcome. agenda item no. 6. ceremonial item. kathy zarda, in honor of former mayor's disability council cochair, derek zarda, kathy zarda, derek's mother, will provide the council with information regarding a community memorial to be held in derek's honor on saturday, april 18, 2015, at independent living resource center, san francisco. from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

. >> and councilmember kostanian. >> if i may is this also going to be used in the public schools or universities. colleges? >> that is a good question. i don't know. i do do some work with the unified school district. it has been presented to them. they have not yet asked me to set them up. as far as the universities. i know some of the like ucsf. uses it in the hospital. but i don't know throughout the university. >> have they given you any feedback. >> in the hospital? >> yes. >> yes. absolutely. they love it. it's been a good product. it's filled a lot of jobs. especially in emergency situations. in the hospital for sure. >> thank you. >> very well then. anyone have a public comment? very well then. we will move on. next agenda item is supporting the keep us connected campaign. we have marie jobling joining us. hi. >> good afternoon councilmembers. and colleagues, here. we're here to talk about the keep us connected campaign. to make internet access available. and enhance including people with disabilities. so people in san francisco can be connected in all that that implies. so