Community
Inclusion of People with Disabilities
|
Audience |
Government Programs & Services |
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Religious Institutions |
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provide technical assistance to congregations regarding accessibility |
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Transportation |
·
audit of bus stops; modify 25% most used stops ·
serve on COG Committee re: Metro Access ·
monitor Metro Access ·
monitor Metro elevators ·
tactile |
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Audio Loops |
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increase # in County facilities ·
increase assistive listening devices – 3 new facilities |
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Employment |
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labor unions ·
Chamber of Commerce > emphasize stability of workforce benefits and
low costs of modifications |
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Care Providers |
·
coordinate an annual forum to identify resources |
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People with Disabilities &
Their Families |
·
continue annual resource fair |
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Coordination/Cooperation in
Boards, Committees, Commissions |
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HRC ·
REC Board ·
Library Board ·
Regional Service Centers ·
Commission on Aging |
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Health and Wellness |
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Coordinate Health Fair for PWD with Health Dept, Mobile Med, hospital
social workers and hospital/nursing home discharge planners ·
Study a what doctors/dentists are available to people who have a
disability ·
Meet with Board of Health re: disability concerns |
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reduce # of people on waiting list for waivers |
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Emergency Planning |
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education public (PWD) of their need to plan ·
hold forum to educate |