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e Mr. Kahle said that everyone involved in the Human Rights Program volunteers their time because of their belief in the importance of human rights, and that a tenet of the program is a belief in diversity. He said the Human Rights Task Force has defined the mission of the Human Rights Program as: IIEnsuring that we respect and reflect cultural and individual diversity; foster mutual understanding; promote inclusiveness) justice and equity, in order that everyone have the opportunity to experience the full benefits and responsibilities of living in Eugene." ,. Mr. Kahle said that in view of world events, Eugene appears to be a "paradisell for human rights) but still aspires to do better in this regard. He said the human rights commissions have monitored human rights this year as the Human Rights Task Force has progressed towards defining the City's interest in human rights in the future. Mr. Kahle introduced Ms. Barnhart, who has been a member of the Commission on the Rights of People with Disabilities for three years; has an undergraduate degree in special education; a master's degree in counseling, and is currently a case manager for children with developmental disabilities for Lane County Developmental Disabilities, but would soon be leaving the Human Rights Program. Mr. Kahle said Mr. Griffin has been a member of the Commission on the Rights of Minorities for two and a half years. He said Mr. Griffin is originally from Detroit and has a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in business administration; is retired from the US Treasury Department, and was recently e appointed to the 4J Budget Committee. Mr. Kahle said Nancy Dunn has been president of the Commission on the Rights of Women for two years; has been on the commission for four years; is vice-president of the Presidents Council; has a bachelor's degree in English; is cofounder of the Unity School Child Care Center, where she worked for 12 years, and is co-owner of a recycling business. Mr. Kahle said Ms. Zwillinger has been on the Commission on the Rights of Youth for four years; was also on the commission in 1978-1979; has a master's degree in counseling) and has worked at Looking Glass for 11 years, where she is project director for the Summer Youth Employment Program and project coordinator for the Urban Youth Job Corps Project. Mr. Kahle explained that the accomplishments of the Commission on the Rights of the Aging include: the passage of legislation to protect citizens from telephone harassment; the establishment of downtown as a zone free from train whistles during the night-time hours; cosponsoring forums on crime, housing, and Social Security; promoting Eugene as a retirement center, and a joint meeting with the Disabilities Commission to discuss overlapping concerns in the areas of housing, accessibility, transportation, and health care. Mr. Kahle said the activities of the Commission on the Rights of People with Disabilities include: providing consultation to City staff on the location of curb cuts; the use of CDBG funds to make City buildings more accessible; e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 20, 1989 Page 2 Dinner/Work Session -