San Francisco County Grand Jury
• 2000-2001
Mayor’s Office On Disability/Mayor's Disability Council Report of the 2000-2001 San Francisco Civil Grand Jury
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
No self-evaluation and transition plans are completed and in place for ADA compliance.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The CGJ recommends that the MOD complete and publish the self-evaluation and transition plans. Required Response Mayor's Office on Disability - 60 Days
F2
Because it serves an advisory function, the MOD has no legislative authority to enforce ADA compliance. While its mission is clear, its jurisdiction is limited. There is no controlling body to oversee enforcement of ADA compliance.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The CGJ recommends that a permanent Commission on the Disabled be established with the authority to oversee full and complete compliance with the ADA and to attend to the continuing maintenance and improvement of such compliance to meet the needs of the disabled. Required Response Mayor - 60 Days Board of Supervisors - 90 Days
F3
A majority of the MOD staff are special assistants. Because special assistants serve at the pleasure of the mayor, there is no guarantee that they will continue beyond the current administration.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The CGJ recommends that the Mayor's Office on Disability be converted to a permanent department and be accountable to the Commission. Required Response Mayor - 60 Days Board of Supervisors - 90 Days
F4
The MDC has no oversight of the MOD and its staff. Therefore, the MDC is restricted to a forum of public comment and resource referral.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The CGJ recommends that the Commissioners serve staggered terms of office. Required Response Mayor - 60 Days Board of Supervisors - 90 Days
F5
Without a centralized mechanism through which ADA compliance is monitored, San Francisco remains vulnerable to further legal action.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The CGJ recommends that a method be developed to ensure departmental history across mayoral administrations. Required Response Mayor - 60 Days Board of Supervisors - 90 Days Mayor's Office on Disability - 60 Days
F6
The ADA coordinators roster for city departments is incomplete. Departmental ADA coordinators would appreciate more training and a list of expectations.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
The CGJ recommends that a complete roster of ADA representatives in city departments be developed and published on the MOD website. Required Response Mayor's Office on Disability - 60 Days
F7
The MOD complaint log is incomplete.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
The CGJ recommends that training and a list of expectations for ADA department coordinators be provided. Required Response Mayor's Office on Disability - 60 Days
F8
The current MOD complaint procedure is inadequate.
Related Recommendations (1)
R8
The CGJ recommends that a complete complaint log be maintained. Required Response Mayor's Office on Disability - 60 Days
Additional Recommendations 1
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R9The CGJ recommends that a new MOD complaint procedure be finalized. Required Response Mayor's Office on Disability - 60 Days