HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 - Commission On Disability - Work PlanCommission on Disability Work Plan 2010
I. ADA ACCESS & ACCOMMODATION
Work Plan Item: Assigned To: Action Items: Outcome:
Assist City boards and
commissions (as listed in
Addendum A) in ADA
compliance and
implementation.
Commission
members as identified
in Addendum A.
Receive agendas and minutes; attend
meetings as necessary; promote COD
positions; and report status to COD.
Make generic list of who will be assigned to
each board. Distribute list to boards every
six months
Early in year, get on agenda to introduce
self as COD contact.
Encourage and support efforts
of City boards and commissions
to be ADA compliant.
Assist City departments in
ADA compliance and
implementation.
Historian with
assistance from the
full commission as
needed.
Cosponsor the disability awareness panel in
April.
Invite department representatives to COD
meetings (individually) for information
sharing.
Encourage and support efforts
of City departments to be ADA
compliant.
II. COMMUNICATION & EDUCATION
Work Plan Item: Assigned To: Action Items: Outcome
Orientation for new COD
members.
COST: $40.00
COD Secretary &
City Staff Liaison &
Support
Update Orientation Packet. Provide
information and materials to new COD
members.
Update new members of current
and past concerns and
accomplishments of the COD.
Annual COD Work Session Full Commission Develop following year work plan in
November; invite City staff (optional).
Team building focusing on
developing unity, strength,
excitement, and goals of COD;
working draft of upcoming
year’s work plan.
COD Outreach with Local
Service Agencies
III. SUBCOMMITTEES
Vice-Chairman with
appointed sub-
committee chair and
ad hoc and/or full
commission PRN
Continually share Power Point & brochure
with the public.
Share information with city and county
departments, other boards and commissions,
local service agencies, and community
groups.
Public will have greater
understanding of access issues
in Fort Collins
Sub-Item: Action Items: Outcomes:
Heavy Doors
(archives)
Distribute heavy doors pamphlets and
reinstate plan.
Keep scales.
Reduced barriers for people
with disabilities.
Employment
(archives)
Be of assistance to persons with disabilities
who have questions regarding employment
by referring to appropriate agencies in
community.
Coordinate with Larimer County Workforce
Increase awareness of
employment opportunities for
the community of persons with
disabilities community. And
offer increased understanding of
how to market to potential
employers.
Public Outreach Cosponsor the disability awareness panel in
April.
Increase community awareness.
Community Access
Practical Housing Educate public on barrier-free housing. Advocate a policy to encourage
accessible residences.
Media Relations Chairman &
Assignee
Keep & update a list of local media contacts
and utilize the media to promote or discuss
issues pertaining to people with disabilities.
Encourage communication
between the COD and the
media; encourage inclusion of
issues and items concerning
people with disabilities.
Art Awareness To be reviewed in
January
Create, organize and implement the
Creative Abilities Art Show.
Create a plan to highlight artists in our
community.
Review in January 2010.
Mayor’s Awards
Nominations and Event
Cost: $1,500.00
Sub-Committee Chair
and full commission
as needed and City
Staff Liaison &
Support.
Use and update list of agencies, businesses,
and individuals to solicit nominations for
Mayor’s Awards beginning in April.
Plan and coordinate Mayor’s Awards event
for October (Disability Awareness Month).
Adjust notebook as needed.
Collaborate with other agencies to stage
event (if desired).
Quality nominations received
for deserving individuals.
Host an event recognizing
individuals, businesses, and
service agencies exhibiting
dedication to persons with
disabilities.
IV. POLICY & PROCEDURE
Work Plan Item: Assigned To: Action Items: Outcome:
Annual Review of COD By-
Laws
Executive Committee Review the By-laws for clarity and report to
full commission if revisions are needed.
Keep the By-laws current and
understandable.
Correspondence Staff Liaison and
Support
Issues statements or letters of
commendation, recommendation or support
(to agencies, businesses, and individuals).
Include this in each month’s agenda.
Represent COD as public contact.
To recognize and support
businesses and organizations for
their efforts in providing
accessibility to people with
disabilities; also to point out to
certain business areas that could
be improved on behalf of
patrons with disabilities.
Outgoing Commission
Member Recognition
Cost: $350.00
City Staff Liaison
and Support
Plan event to recognize outgoing
commission members.
Thank you to outgoing
members.
Budget
Meals: $1200.00
City Staff Liaison
and Support
Create and submit budget for COD and
ADDENDUM A
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
BOARD/COMMISSION NAME COD STAFF MEMBER CONTACT
Building Review Board Mare
Housing Authority Kalin
Human Relations Commission Michelle
Parks and Recreation Board Terry
Planning and Zoning Board Sam
Senior Advisory Board Michelle
Transportation Board Michelle & Mike
Art in Public Places Terry
Youth Advisory Board
Affordable Housing Kalin
Cultural Resources Board
have city staff report status periodically.
Research mechanism for collecting and
disbursing money for COD projects.
Procedure for allocation of
funds.
Celebrate the accomplishments
and contributions of persons
with disabilities in our region.
COD Vice-Chairman
with assistance from
full commission as
needed.
Update local service agencies list and draft
letter of introduction/invitation to COD.
Invite representative of local service
agencies to COD meetings (topical).
Establish connections with local
providers of services; inform
representatives of COD
mission, activities, and goals.
Create introduction letter to
give to local service agencies
with our brochure.