DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION

Information current as of: 03/24/23

DETAILS

MEETS:	4TH THURS. OF MONTH; 5:00 PM;
STAFF:	Rebecca Hoyt
AGENCY:	Dept of Civil Rights
LOCATION:	210 MLKJ Blvd., Room 523
PHONE:	(608) 266-6511
EMAIL:	rhoyt@cityofmadison.com
AUTHORITY:	MDSN GNRL ORD 39.04
MEMBERS:	13
VOTING MEMBERS:	13
NON-VOTING MEMBERS:	0 (*)
QUORUM:	7

MISSION

a) Recommend policy to Mayor, Council & Dept of Civil Rights in all areas that affect people w/ disabilities and their families; b) study/make recommendations to all city depts/boards/committees & commissions on proposals to provide better access to facilities & services for people w/ disabilities & their families; c) monitor & report violations of city ordinances and state laws pertaining to citizens w/ disabilities to the approp. agency; d) solicit comments/suggestions from citizens & organized groups regarding the concerns of citizens w/ disabilities; e) establish close working relationships with other city boards/commissions & committees whose activities may affect people w/ disabilities.8/13/2015: per ORD-15-00086, file id 39379, named changed to Disability Rights Commission.