HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 - Commission On Disability - Work PlanCommission on Disability Work Plan 2014
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.
Contact Boards and Commissions they are
representing and respond as issues arise.
Encourage and support efforts
of City boards and commissions
to be ADA compliant.
Promote awareness of issues for
citizens with disabilities.
Assist City departments in
ADA compliance and
implementation
Full commission as
needed
Invite department representatives to COD
meetings (individually) for information
sharing.
COD to respond to issues related to ADA
compliance as they arise.
Encourage and support efforts
of City departments to be ADA
compliant.
Promote awareness of issues for
citizens with disabilities.
II. COMMUNICATION & EDUCATION
Work Plan Item: Assigned To: Action Items: Outcome
Annual COD Work Session Full Commission and
City Staff as needed
Develop following year work plan in
January.
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
Establish Subcommittee
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).
III. SUBCOMMITTEES
Community Access Sub-Item: Action Items: Outcomes:
Public Outreach Provide representative as appropriate for
events pertaining to persons with
disabilities.
Increase community awareness.
Accessible Housing Educate public on barrier-free housing. Increase awareness of need of
accessible residences and what
qualifies as an accessible
residence.
Media Relations
Chairman &
Assignee
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.
Mayor’s Awards
Nominations and Event
Cost: $4,000.
Sub-Committee Chair
and full commission
as needed and City
Staff Liaison &
Support
Solicit nominations for Mayor’s Awards all
year.
Plan and coordinate Mayor’s Awards event
for October (Disability Awareness Month).
Quality nominations received
for deserving individuals.
Host an event recognizing
individuals, businesses, and
service agencies exhibiting
dedication to persons with
disabilities.
IV. POLICY & PROCEDURES
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 City Staff Liaison
and Support
Issue statements or letters of commendation,
recommendation or support (to agencies,
businesses and individuals on an ongoing
basis as the need arises.
To recognize and support
business, organizations and
individuals for their efforts in
providing accessibility to people
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: $1,000.00
City Staff Liaison
and Support
Submit budget & report status periodically.
Research mechanism for collecting and
disbursing money for COD projects.
Procedure for allocation of
funds.
Establish connections with local
providers of services; inform
representatives of COD
mission, activities, and goals.
Create introduction letter to
give to local service agencies.