To contact the Commission on Disabilities, please call 831-755-5117
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00a.m- 5:00p.m
Commission on Disabilities Overview
Commission on Disabilities
WHO WE ARE
The Commission on Disabilities is comprised of representatives appointed by members of the Board of Supervisors, cities within Monterey County, and from various community-based organizations located in Monterey County. The Commission’s jurisdiction is county-wide, including unincorporated areas, and areas within cities and special districts; provided that it shall not have power to investigate, charge, or otherwise enforce legal mandates and guidelines. The Commission’s scope of activities is to inquire, listen, and engage in discussion with any persons or entities for the purpose of gathering information of potential interest to the Board of Supervisors.
WHAT WE DO
The Commission on Disabilities (COD) advises the Monterey County Board of Supervisors in matters regarding to people with disabilities including relating to equal access to employment, public services, communications, and accommodations. The Commission is dedicated to removing barriers to healthcare, safety, and access to everyday life challenges for Monterey County communities with disabilities.
OUR VALUES
Advocacy: we advocate for public policies that support the rights of all people with disabilities
Communication: we aim to identify and use educational tools to build public awareness of needs
Inclusion: we promote an environment where all individuals, regardless
HOW WE DO IT
Replace content with: The COD inquires, listens, and engages in discussion with any persons or entities for the purpose of gathering information to the potential interest to the Board of Supervisors. The COD advocates public policy that supports the rights of people with disabilities in Monterey County to live their lives to the fullest extent possible. To achieve this type of public policy, it may be appropriate in the scope of its duties for the Commission to advocate policies and programs that encourage access to public and private buildings and grounds and better access to education and employment for people with disabilities of the community.