Newport News Mayor's Committee on Disabilities
A description of the Newport News Mayor's Committee on Disabilities
Purpose
Review surveys of city buildings for access problems and monitor scheduling of the corrections of the problems; assist in establishment of accessibility to employment for individuals with handicaps within city government; assist in the forming of recommendations of city design requirements for handicapped access compliance; review all city codes and recommend amendments when applicable to assure handicapped access compliance; sensitize city departments to access problems of handicapped; and to periodically review the purpose and make-up of the Advisory Committee.
Membership
15 Members Appointees shall be disabled consumers or providers of services to the disabled, but a majority of the committee shall be disabled persons whether consumers or providers.
Term of Appointment
Three years
Meeting Date
Second Monday afternoon of every month at 2:30 p.m. Meetings last approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
Compensation
None




