| |  |  |  CACoDOUR PURPOSE
CACoD’s purpose is to advise the mayor and City Council on the concerns and issues affecting people with disabilities in the community.
WHO WE ARE
The Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Disabilities consists of fifteen members. Nine of the members are citizens from the City, and the remaining six members are representatives from public and private agencies, which provide services to disabled citizens in the City.
WHO WE SERVE
CACOD serves anyone having a physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits functioning in one or more major life activities, or a person who has a record of such impairment. A "life activity" is defined as any mental or physical function or activity, which creates a substantial barrier to such things as employment, housing, transportation, recreation, or health services.
WHAT WE DO
- Act in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council
- Assemble information on issues affecting people with disabilities in the areas of employment, health services, housing, transportation, and recreation, and other life activities
- Recommend ways to eradicate artificial barriers to a full and productive life for people with disabilities
- Facilitate coordination between existing and proposed programs for persons with disabilities
- Carry out studies as assigned by the City Council
WHEN WE MEET
The Citizens Advisory Commission on Disabilities meets on the second Thursday of every month at noon on the lower level of the Main Library. All meetings are open to the public.
To contact CACoD, please call 562-570-6803
To contact CACoD, please call 562-570-6803
CACoD Commission 2008 Meeting Agendas
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