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Mayor's Advisory Council for Citizens with Disabilities
Contact Information
| Phone: | (504) 658-4021 |
| Board address: | City Hall
1300 Perdido Street
Room 8E07
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
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Purpose
The Mayor’s Advisory Council for Citizens with Disabilities represents people with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act to the Mayor, the City Council, the United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Section and persons in the City of New Orleans. The Council seeks remedy and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II.
The ongoing scope/purpose of the advisory council is to address issues of community-based needs, including, but not limited to the following:
1. Transportation.
2. Housing.
3. Employment.
4. Accessibility.
5. Telecommunicaitons.
6. Educaton.
7. Recreational Facilities.
8. Legislative Initiatives.
9. Other related activity assigned by the Mayor.
(As defined by the Executive Order 94-021, signed October 5, 1994)
Composition
Voluntary council although the Mayor may appoint specific persons to serve on the council.
Term Length
N/A
(Created by: Americans with Disabilities Act Title II; Executive Order MHM 02-015)