WHO WE ARE The Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Disabilities shall consist of fifteen members. Nine of the members shall be citizens from the City, and the remaining six members shall be representatives from public and private agencies which provide services to disabled citizens in the City. 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 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, hoursing, 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. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is to provide a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities, and to bring persons with disabilities into the economic and social mainstream of American life. The removal of physical and attitudinal barriers is at the heart of the ADA. The City of Long Beach is committed to complying with both the intent and spirit of the ADA. If you would like more information about CACOD or have any concerns regarding ADA accessibility, please contact: Dora A. Hogan
ADA Officer Department of Human Resources
333 W. Ocean Blvd., 13th Floor
Long Beach CA 90802 | (562) 570-6304 (Voice) | | | (562) 570-6706 (TTY) | | | (562) 570-5985 (Fax) |
This information is available in an alternative format by request to (562) 570-6803.
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