DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION
Information current as of: 04/29/25
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
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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.