The Athens City Commission on Disabilities
The Athens City Commission on Disabilities seeks to identify and recognize agencies, businesses, government departments, organizations, programs, schools, and individuals who have made significant contributions to making life more accessible, accommodating, and/or successful for persons with disabilities. If you are interested in submitting a nomination, please fill out the Service Award Form.

Appointment
Members of the Disabilities Commission are appointed by the mayor and approved by the City Council. See a list of current members in the Staff Directory.

Meetings
This board meets the third Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm.

Mission
The Athens City Commission on Disabilities is an agency of city government whose commitment is to provide a means for the concerns of people with disabilities to be heard; to advocate for public policy change; to provide expertise to the community on disabilities; and tell the community about the strengths and limitations of people with disabilities, as well as how the community can help them improve their quality of life, thereby ensuring equality of opportunity and full participation in community life for everyone. 

Powers & Duties 

• Make recommendations to the Athens City government on city services related to the needs of persons with disabilities
• Act as liaison between members of the community and local government
• Respond to questions from the public, local government, and community
• Consult with Athens city officials, council, and citizens
• Inform the city of grant opportunities 
• Submit activity reports and recommendations to the Athens City Council