October 9, 2008 Meeting Agenda (.pdf and .doc)
OVERVIEW
In recognition of the fact that the needs and rights of people with disabilities are of vital concern to the City of Houston, the Houston Commission on Disabilities was created in 1993. The 12 members of the Commission are appointed by the mayor and subject to City Council confirmation. The Executive Director of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and the city's Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator are designated by the mayor to be non-voting ex-officio members.
PURPOSE
The Commission is responsible for advising and making recommendations to the mayor, City Council, department directors and the individual designated by the mayor to head the Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities.
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR 2008
The Houston Commission on Disabilities meets every second Thursday of the month from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1475 W. Gray, the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, unless otherwise noted. 2008 meeting dates are: January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11.
Please contact Jeff Anderson at 713.837.9003 no less than 48 hours in advance, if you will not be able to attend a commission meeting.
2007 - 2008 COMMISSIONERS |
POSITION |
| Pam Mackie | Position 1 |
| Robbie Arrington | Position 2 |
| Ana Calvo | Position 3 |
| Monica Parks | Position 4 |
| Dr. Charles E. Bradley, Chairman | Position 5 |
| David Fowler | Position 6 |
| Teri Wathen | Position 7 |
| Scotty MacClymonds | Position 8 |
| Jason Randall Brumley | Position 9 |
| Jose Ramirez | Position 10 |
| Lupe DeLeon | Position 11 |
| Diego Demaya | Position 12 |
| Cheryl Amoruso | Alternate 1 |
| Dr. Stanley Zimmerman | Alternate 2 |
| Raul Tello | Alternate 3 |
| Leah Mastaglio | Alternate 4 |
| Michelle Colvard, Executive Director, MOPD | Ex-Officio Member |
| Matt Russell, City of Houston ADA Coordinator | Ex-Officio Member |