Disability and Adaptive Recreation Expo 2025

Expanding Communication

The overall goal of the Disabled Services Division is to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities by addressing, researching and attempting to resolve the many barriers they encounter. These barriers include transportation, housing, accessibility, discrimination and employment.

The Disabled Services Division is responsible for:

• Increasing awareness of the needs of people with disabilities
• Monitoring Federal and State legislation relating to disability rights and issues and advising the Mayor and his staff about necessary City compliance
• Suggesting and implementing ordinances aimed at improving equal access and opportunity
• The needs and accomplishments of people with disabilities by serving as staff for the Mayor’s Disability Council
• The Jim Brady Scholarship Fund Program