Commission on Disabilities

The goal of the Commission on Disabilities is to improve the quality of life for the entire community by embracing the contribution of its citizens with disabilities.

The Commission primarily focuses on issues related to accessibility, housing, transportation, education and public awareness.

The Commission participates in numerous community activities, including:

• International Festival of Arts and Ideas
• Trees of Hope, for Ronald McDonald House
• Support for legislative initiatives
• Advocating increased accessibility in city/state building code
• Advocating for improved enforcement of Disability  Parking Permits

The Commission hosts guest speakers on topics of concern to the disability community. Recent speakers include:

• Ms. Kelly Murphy, Economic Development Administrator
• Mr. Christopher Laux, Connecticut State Building Inspector
• Mr. Francisco Ortiz, New Haven Chief of Police
• Mr. Bob Lynn, Department Director of School Construction, New Haven Board of Education
• Dr. Reginald Mayo and Staff, City of New Haven Department of Education
• Mr. Robert Solomon, Commissioner, Housing Authority of New Haven

The Commission also invites members of the community to speak on disability issues directly affecting their lives.

 

Commission on Disabilities Meeting Schedules

All meetings unless otherwise notified will be held on the 2nd Monday every month from 5:15 PM to 7:00 PM in Meeting Room One on the 2nd floor of the Atrium section of City Hall.  Meetings are open to the public. Click on the links below to read the minutes of the meetings.

Meeting Schedule for 2008

January 14 February 11 March 10 April 4 May 12 June 9

July 14 August 11 September 8 *October 20 November 10 December 8

Meeting Schedule for 2007

January 8 February 12 March 12 April 9 May 14 June 11

July 9 August 13 September 10 *October 15 *November 19 December 10

Meeting Schedule for 2006

January 9 February 13 March 13 April 10 May 8 June 12

July 10 August 14 September 11 *October 16 November 13 December 11

*  Meeting is not scheduled on its usual date because of a conflict with a religious or legal holiday.