Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

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Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

Disaster Preparedness and Response Official to Speak at the November Meeting of the Houston Commission on Disabilities
Mayor Appoints New Director of Office For People With Disabilities (09.16.2019)
Task Force Seeks Street Safety Input from People with Disabilities July 9 and 11
Houston, Texas ... From a Disability Perspective (.pdf)
February 12, 2019 -- Mayor’s Office for People With Disabilities Co-hosts ReelAbilities Film and Arts Festival Starting Today

MOPD Mission
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

About MOPD: In Other Languages

Announcements Archive

For past announcements, go to www.houstontx.gov/disabilities/archive.html.

Free Visual Fire Alarms for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Register for a free visual fire alarm now. 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.

Free Legal Service for People with Disabilities
South Texas College of Law Legal Clinic (STCL) - First Come, First Served! The (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.

Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program Info – Registration is required, please. Volunteer attorneys from LyondellBasell will provide free, individual legal advice (15-20) minutes per person in several areas.

HVLP Legal Advice Clinics (.pdf)
HVLP Clínicas de Asesoría Legal (.pdf)

Contact MOPD

Houston Commission on Disabilities meets at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray, Houston, TX, 77019. The meetings are in the gymnasium, at 4:00 P.M – 6:00 P.M., on the second Thursday of every month. There is always an opportunity for public statements from the audience.

Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities
1475 West Gray, Box #10
Houston, TX 77019
PHONE: 832.394.0814
E-Mail the MOPD at mopdmail@houstontx.gov

MOPD Links

Free Tax Prep Program

The Neighborhood Centers Free Tax Preparation Program and the Department of Neighborhoods Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities are partnering again this year to provide free ASL interpreting by appointment to assist people who are deaf with the completion of their income tax returns. Interpreting services will be donated by Nightingale Interpreting Services.