Disabilities Comm (MCCD)

ADA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Access Board

American Council of the Blind of Nebraska Greater Omaha Chapter

Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NCDHH)

Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI)

Nebraska Department of Education Vocational Rehabilitation

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), Great Plains Chapter, Nebraska

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging (ENOA)

The Ollie Webb Center

Nebraska Easter Seals

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)

American Federation for the Blind

U.S. Dept of Education, Office for Civil Rights

League of Human Dignity

Disability Info.gov

		Mayor's Commission
		for
		Citizens with Disabilities

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Mission Statement

To promote quality of life, accessibility and equity in all aspects related to the City of Omaha on behalf of and in cooperation with the citizens of Omaha who experience disabilities.
Expanded mission statement Constitution

Next Meeting (interpreted)

Mayor's Office Hotline

Monday, Jul 28, 2008 -- 11:00 a.m.
Omaha/Douglas Civic Center
Legislative Chambers (LC-4)
1819 Farnam Street
Omaha NE 68183 2008 Meeting Schedule

Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and would like to contact the Mayor's Office Hotline via TTY, please call (402) 996-8490 or click here.

Announcements and Activities

Internal Links

July Announcements
Grant Opportunities
Omaha EITC Coalition
Omaha Persons with Disabilities Initiative
Share A Fare Program
Stroke Survivor Support Group
Nebraska Family Support Network
First Project
Nebraska Blind Consumers
Omaha Association of the Blind

Links to other disability pages within the City's web site.
Therapeutic Recreation
Wheelchair Sports

May 2005 PowerPoint presentation:
Advocacy for Disability Related Programs - Contacting State & Federal Offices

Replays of MCCD meetings are shown on Cox Channel 18.

MEETING DATE	AGENDAS	subscribe to agendas	MINUTES	subscribe to minutes	VIDEOS*	subscribe to videos
Jul 28
Jun 23	Jun 23				Jun 23
May 19	May 19		May 19		May 19
Apr 28	Apr 28		Apr 28		Apr 28
Mar 24	Mar 24		Mar 24		Mar 24

Meeting Video Archive 2008
Jan	Earned Income Tax Credit	Jul
Feb	Technology for Deaf/Hard of Hearing	Aug
Mar	Sports & Recreation Activities	Sep
Apr	Adapted Voting Equipment	Oct
May	28th Nat'l Veterans Wheelchair Games	Nov
Jun	Barrier Free Sports / Recreation Complex	Dec

Meeting Video Archive 2007
Jan	UNO's Department of Special Education	Jul	2008 National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Feb	Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)	Aug	Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging (ENOA)
Mar	Fair Housing	Sep	Creating Independence/Mobility for People with Disabilities
Apr	Paralyzed Veterans of America and Salvation Army Senior Services	Oct	Employment Services for the Disabled
May	Better Hearing / Speech Month	Nov	Transportation for the Disabled
Jun	Developmental Difficulties & Public Advocacy	Dec	no meeting

Meeting Video Archive 2006
Jan	Vocational Rehabilitation Programs & Services	Jul	no meeting
Feb	ADA Audit & Agreement with the City of Omaha	Aug	Special Education Services in the Omaha Public Schools
Mar	Social Security Disability Regulations	Sep	Therapeutic Recreation Programs
Apr	Nebraska Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired	Oct	Children's Respite Care Center
May	Communication & Resources for People with Speech/Language Disorders	Nov	The Munroe-Meyer Institute
Jun	The Friendship Program and YMCA's "Get Fit" Program	Dec	no meeting

* Meetings are videotaped and available via the video link above. You will need Real Player to view them.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Mayor's Commission for Citizens with Disabilities consists of 14 members representative of a cross-section of Omaha with physical, visual, hearing or other disabilities as defined in Sec. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974. Except for the Commission Secretary, all members must be residents of the City of Omaha. The commission counsels the Mayor regarding concerns of citizens with disabilities, recommends policies, and affects employment and accessibility to government buildings for citizens with disabilities.

The Mayor makes all appointments to this commission. If you are interested in a volunteer opportunity, please submit a letter of interest, your resume and a completed Candidate Response Form.

Commission Members

Each member has listed their area of interest or expertise.

OFFICERS

Vance Valerio, Chairperson
ADA/504 Higher Education
(402) 691-0953

Kathy Miklas, Vice-Chair
Coordinator, UNO Speech & Language Clinic
(402) 290-2834

Amanda Vazquez, Secretary
Great Plains Paralyzed Veterans of America
(402) 398-1422

MEMBERS

Beth Ellsworth
Nebraska Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
(402) 595-3991

Renee Fitzke
Easter Seals Nebraska
Alternative Financing & Telework Loan Programs Director
(402) 345-2200

Bruce Froendt
ALLPLAY Foundation, Inc.
(402) 697-0524

Les Kimmons
Parent Training & Information for Nebraska (PTI Nebraska)
(402) 934-1486 or 346-0525

Dena Launderville
The Ollie Webb Center
(402) 346-5220 ext 15

Stephan Nowling
(402) 697-0524

Marilyn Hinkle
Omaha Public Schools
Special Education
(402) 557-3293

Rachel Olive
Camp Fire Omaha
(402) 397-5809

EX-OFFICIO

Andrea Fox
Deputy Asst to the Mayor
(402) 444-5000

Nancy Schober
Recording Secretary, HRR Dept
(402) 444-5051
TDD (402) 444-5031

Click on underlined names above to send e-mail to Commission members