May 25 2010
Commission for People with Disabilities members confirmed by Council
Press Release issued on Monday, 5/24/2010:
Commission to promote inclusion of people with
disabilities in all areas of life in Seattle
Seattle – Today the Seattle City Council confirmed the charter members of the new Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities (SCPWD). Seven members were appointed by the Council and seven were appointed by the Mayor. The Commissioners will nominate the final two members to round out the group.
Mark Adreon, Joshua Caple, Rebecca C. Cory, Charlene Curtiss, Patricia Copeland, John Denooyer, Hope Drummond, Vickie Foster, Laura Gramer, Mary Beth Lum, Erica Sekins, Gary Stobbe, Deborah Witmer, and Sara Woody will serve on the volunteer Commission.
“I am grateful that these individuals are willing to give their time and effort to the City of Seattle and I commend them for their civic participation,” said Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Chair of the Energy, Technology and Civil Rights Committee. “I look forward to their recommendations on assisting the Council in creating a more inclusive environment for all of our citizens.”
Councilmember Nick Licata added, “This Commission is important for our city and I look forward to working together with them as we move toward developing policies that improve accessibility for people with disabilities.”
“I welcome the commitment and expertise these individuals bring to the table and I am thankful they are willing to serve the city as volunteers to champion the cause of accessibility for people with disabilities,” said Mayor Mike McGinn.
SCPWD is charged with the mission of promoting the full participation of people with disabilities in all elements of economic, political and community life in the City of Seattle. More specifically, the Commission will inform the City Council, the Mayor and City departments about issues important to people with disabilities.
SCPWD is not designed to handle individual complaints about accommodation and access for people with disabilities. People who believe they may have been discriminated against on the basis of disability should continue to contact Seattle’s Office for Civil Rights directly to discuss their situations. For more information call 206-684-4500 or visit www.seattle.gov/civilrights
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