Mission Statement

The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) was created in 1993 by City of Houston Code of Ordinance Chapter 2, Section 2-390.

The mission of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) is to serve as the primary advocate for the rights and needs of citizens with disabilities. The Office also serves as a liaison between the mayor, city council, city departments and other public and private entities on matters pertaining to people with disabilities in Houston. MOPD's vision is a city where everyone understands the importance of equal participation and full inclusion of all citizens, including citizens with disabilities.

We accomplish this mission by providing and participating in programs and services which address the needs and rights of citizens with disabilities, including:

• Facilitating delivery of services - including city services
• Acting as liaison to Houston Commission on Disabilities (HCoD), City Council and other City Departments
• Making recommendations to public and private entities regarding the development of policy and legislation
• Establishing fundamental local, state and national partnerships to promote community awareness
• Administering, developing new, and participating in programs and services according to our mission

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Houston Commission on Disabilities

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.

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Two New and Exciting Programs!

Free Legal Assistance for People with Disabilities: Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray Street, Houston, TX 77019. First Come, First Serve! The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities is partnering with South Texas College of Law (STCL) to provide free legal assistance to anyone in need. STCL will conduct intakes and screenings for new cases at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center. To request accommodations contact Kaitlyn Tracy at least two days prior at kaitlyn.tracy@houstontx.gov or 281.936.0770. For more information visit http://www.houstontx.gov/citizensnet/stclassistance.pdf.

Free Visual Fire Alarms for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Register for a free visual fire alarm now. Installation set to begin in April 2012. To Qualify for a Free Visual Fire Alarm, you MUST: (1) Live in the City of Houston (2) Have a LOW or FIXED income (3) Have a substantial hearing loss that requires the use of a visual fire alarm. To register for a free visual fire alarm, contact Kaitlyn Tracy at kaitlyn.tracy@houstontx.gov or 281.936.0770. For more information visit http://www.houstontx.gov/citizensnet/firealarmsfordeafandhardofhearing.pdf. Free visual fire alarms are made possible through the City of Houston Fire Department, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. To learn more about the Department of Neighborhoods and/or the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/neighborhoods/index.html.