Description

PURPOSE: The Council for Community Accessibility (CCA) is a volunteer group that advocates for the interests of people with disabilities. Formerly known as the Community Council on Handicap Concerns, the group was formed in 1990. The CCA promotes awareness of the challenges faced by people with disabilities, and works to develop solutions to problems of accessibility in the community.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

DUTIES: The duties of this council shall be as follows: (A) Assessment: To seek information about the needs and available services for persons with disabilities; (B) Awareness: To educate all segments of the community; (C) Accessibility: To promote access to places of public accommodation, housing, programs, and services; (D) Affinity: To develop coalitions with groups that share similar interests; (E) Advocacy: To promote the best interests of persons with disabilities by supporting specific, identified issues; (F) Advice: To serve as a resource to the community; and, (G) Action: To actively work to accomplish the objectives of the organization.

TIME COMMITMENT: 2 hours per month

COMPENSATION:

Meeting Schedule