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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

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Office of the City Clerk
City of Newport News
2400 Washington Avenue, 9th Floor
Newport News, Virginia 23607

Phone: (757) 926-8634
Fax: (757) 926-8599

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