9.
City Council Work Session - AMENDED
- Meeting Date:
- 05/09/2017
- From:
- Shannon Anderson, Human Resources Director
TITLE
Discussion and Direction: Updating the name of the Commission on Disability Awareness.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council will discuss the name of the Commission on Disability Awareness including feedback from the Commission Chair and members.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will discuss the renaming of the Commission on Disability Awareness to emphasize ability and not disability. The discussion will also include the consideration of expanding the Commission's role to something more than creating awareness. The Commission is established by City Code, so code amendments may be needed to effectuate changes.
INFORMATION:
The Commission on Disability Awareness consists of seven citizens and serves the disabled community in Flagstaff. The Commission's goals are to expand education opportunities; improve access to housing, buildings and transportation; have greater participation in recreational, social and cultural activities; encourage greater opportunity for employment and expand and strengthen rehabilitative programs and facilities.
The current members are:
Monica Attridge
Christina Leland
Suzanne Motsinger
Kevin Parkes
Russell Randall
Michael Sanderfer
Kaitlyn Verfuerth, Commission Chair
The term "disability" is a defined term used in the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), a federal law. However, the Commission on Disability Awareness is separate and apart from the ADA, and the City may define the name and scope of the Commission.
The current members are:
Monica Attridge
Christina Leland
Suzanne Motsinger
Kevin Parkes
Russell Randall
Michael Sanderfer
Kaitlyn Verfuerth, Commission Chair
The term "disability" is a defined term used in the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), a federal law. However, the Commission on Disability Awareness is separate and apart from the ADA, and the City may define the name and scope of the Commission.