Mission
The mission of the Commission on Disabilities is to promote greater awareness of, respect for, and total participation of individuals with disabilities into all aspects of life.
1. Invite speakers from various community organizations to present the services and resources that their organization provides for the disabled community.
Community Well-Being
Goal 2.5 - Foster relationships
between community members,
partner organizations, and public
safety professionals to define,
prioritize, and address community
safety and social service needs
The Commission on Disabilities will have
multiple meetings throughout the year
where there will be multiple speakers that
present on the same topic.
Employment/Workforce
Community Recreation
Accessibility Issues
Mental Health
2. Invite various City departments to present on topics of interest to the Commission on Disabilities to facilitate conversations and promote City programs that serve the disabled community such as Riverside Connect.
High Performing Government
Goal 5.3 - Enhance communication
and collaboration with community
members to improve transparency,
build public trust and encourage
shared decision-making.
The Commission on Disabilities will work with
City staff to identify specific topics for focus
with City departments.
For example, the Commission on Disabilities
will receive an annual update from Riverside
Connect, the transportation service the City
provides to seniors and disabled individuals.
2024 Annual Work Plan
Commission on Disabilities
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
The Commission on Disabilities 2024 Work Plan aligns with the following Envision Riverside 2025 Strategic Priorities.
3. Engage with the community members to identify barriers that are faced and formulate possible resolutions.
Community Well-Being
Goal 2.5 - Foster relationships
between community members,
partner organizations, and public
safety professionals to define,
prioritize, and address community
safety and social service needs
The Commissioners will attend community
events such as the annual health fair that is
held at the Janet Goeske Senior Center in
October.
4. Create an outreach plan for the Commissi on on Disabilities to ensure that the disabled community is aware of the resources and support that is available.
High Performing Government
Goal 5.3 - Enhance communication
and collaboration with community
members to improve transparency,
build public trust and encourage
shared decision-making.
The Commissioners proposed the following
ideas for implementing this item:
Create a brochure for the
Commission on Disabilities.
Work with the City Marketing
Department to publicize important
meeting topics.
Create a resource guide.
Update the Commission on
Disabilities website.
5. Tour various City facilities, parks, and outdoor attractions to ensure accessibility.
High Performing Government
Goal 5.3 - Enhance communication
and collaboration with community
members to improve transparency,
build public trust and encourage
shared decision-making.