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Alameda commissioners plan outreach push: booths, ambassadors, liaisons and Disability Pride events
Summary
Commissioners proposed stepped outreach for 2026 including staffed/un-staffed booths at city events, 'ask me' pins or QR-coded flyers linking to a newsletter, liaison relationships with other boards (library, ARPD, transportation) and a Disability Pride Month screening or event in July.
Commissioners used the Jan. 14 planning session to sketch a 2026 outreach and engagement plan for the Commission on Persons with Disabilities. Ideas included staffing booths at city-sponsored events (Fourth of July parade, Alameda Pride and neighborhood events), recruiting ambassadors who could attend events informally, creating a short elevator pitch and printed flyers or QR codes that link to the commission newsletter.
Members emphasized a low-lift operating model so participation does not trigger Brown Act restrictions:…
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