| * We advise
the Board of Supervisors of the needs of people
with disabilities. It's open to the public & during public comment people can address the Commission;
including but not limited to the areas of health, employment, education,
public attitudes and barriers; sponsors the annual Access Awards ceremony
and luncheon, which recognizes businesses and community members that
encourage better access of information and services to members of the
disability community; administers the annual Bill Tainter Scholarship
Program, which awards five educational scholarships to students
with disabilities; hosts the Disability Network radio broadcast,
which airs on KTYM 1460 A.M; provides referrals to appropriate
governmental agencies and community
organizations. |
