Disability Awareness and Accessibility Committee

 

Committee Information

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GOALS

1. Increase awareness among the city, local businesses and members of the community of the contributions, potentials, and needs of individuals with disabilities and their families, including coordinating local activities on behalf of people with disabilities and their families
2. Identify issues of importance to the disability community and provide information to the Mayor, City Council, and the Council liaison, pertinent to those issues, including guidance on priorities and modifications of accessibility
3. Facilitate resolution of issues related to ADA compliance, including access to public facilities and services, or concerning barriers to persons with disability
4. Serve as an advisory resource for the ADA Coordinator
5. Develop relationships with other organizations serving individuals with disabilities
6. Serve as an on-line resource for people with disabilities

COMMUNITY RESOURCES 

2-1-1 HELPLINE

SD DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

WESTERN RESOURCES

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY NETWORK

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ADA CENTER

DISABILITY RIGHTS SD

FACEBOOK LINK

Rapid City Disability Awareness & Accessibility Committee

CITY OF RAPID CITY GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

  pdf Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Grievance Procedure (106 KB)

ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD PROGRAM

Awarded by the Mayor to an individual, business, organization in Rapid City that has shown an exceptional dedication to people with disabilities

Please contact the committee to begin the nomination process.

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