Mayor's Disability Council

The Mayor's Disability Council is a diverse group of people; approximately 80 percent represent the disabled population. The 13 member board was created in 1989. These council members volunteer their time and expertise to improve the lives of persons with disabilities. This council works hand in hand with the Disabled Services Division.

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Mayor's Disability Council flyer (text-only)
Mayor's Disability Council flyer

Mission Statement

The purposes of the Jacksonville Mayor's Disability Council (MDC) are to provide a public forum for persons, groups and businesses to present their disability problems, concerns and successes, and to acknowledge work done well. The MDC shall be responsible for timely reports of same to the Jacksonville mayor.
Members

Jose Morales, Chair
Natalie Alden, Vice Chair
Lisa Parlapiano
Ronald McCauley
Dan O'Connor
Ray Pringle
Barbara Brown
Anida Pollo
Denise Torres
Walter Johnson
Stephanie Young
Teona Haugabook
Alexis Gonzalez

The MDC meets every first Tuesday of the month from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room, 4th Floor of City Hall (St. James Building). Requests for accommodations should be made to the Disabled Services Division three business-days prior to the meeting. The public is encouraged to attend. Please contact the office prior to the day of the meeting to confirm time and location as changes do occur from time to time.

For more information contact the Mayor's Disability Council at MayorsDisabilityCoun@coj.net.

MDC Meeting Schedule

The following dates are the Mayor's Disability Council scheduled meetings for the 2024 year. The MDC will meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the Mayor's Conference Room, 4th Floor of City Hall (St. James Building). All of the scheduled MDC meetings are held at 3:00 p.m. and will run no longer than 5:00 p.m., with the exception of the January MDC Planning Meeting, which will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Changes in dates, times, or location could occur. Please call 904-255-5466 to confirm. For more information contact us at MayorsDisabilityCoun@coj.net.

January 09, 2024 - MDC Training & Planning (Lounge)
February 6, 2024 - Community Initiative, Employment, LEAPS, MDC
March 5, 2024 - Adaptive Sports, Employment, LEAPS, MDC
April 2, 2024 - Employment, LEAPS, MDC
May 7, 2024 - Community Initiative, Employment, LEAPS, MDC
June 11, 2024 - Adaptive Sports, Employment, MDC
July 2, 2024 (No meeting due to Independence Day Holiday)
August 6, 2024 - Community Initiative, Employment, LEAPS, MDC
September 3, 2024 - Adaptive Sports, Employment, LEAPS, MDC
October 1, 2024 - Employment, LEAPS, MDC
November 4, 2024 - Adaptive Sports Employment, LEAPS, MDC
December 3, 2024 - Employment, LEAPS, MDC

Download 2024 MDC Meeting Schedule (.pdf)
Download 2024 MDC Meeting Schdule (.docx)

For questions or concerns contact:

Voice (904) 255-5466
TDD (904) 255-5475
Fax (904) 255-5474
MayorsDisabilityCoun@coj.net
KaraT@coj.net

Mayor's Disability Council Community Employee of the Quarter

Employees with disabilities diversify many businesses, agencies and organizations in Jacksonville. The Mayor's Disability Council has created the Community Employee of the Quarter Award to recognize and promote examples of excellence in the Jacksonville disability workforce. The nomination process is easy. You may either nominate yourself, a hard working employee or a co-worker that you believe represents excellence for people with disabilities working in Jacksonville. Quarterly winners will be invited to the Mayor's Disability Council Meeting to accept their award. With permission, a picture of the winner and their story will be posted here to inspire others.

Submit Your Nomination

This award is to acknowledge persons with disabilities who work in the community despite their disability. We applaud their efforts and he difference they make in the Jacksonville community.

Nominator

Nominator Name:
Relationship:
Phone:
Email:

Nominee

Nominee Name:
Phone:
Email:
Address:
ZIP code:
Employer/Business Name:
Job Title:
General Job Duties:
How long as nominee worked there:
How had the nominee overcome their disability to become successfully employed:
Did they need any special accommodations for their job:	Yes No
If yes, please explain:
Please provide a brief synopsis of this nominee highlighting their work ethic, dedication and drive:
Upload additional information if needed:

Applications should be submitted using the form above, or to the Disabled Services Office at the address below, or by email at disabledservices@coj.net. Applications will be kept on file for a minimum of one year from the date that they are submitted. Winners will be notified by phone.

Disabled Services Division
117 W. Duval St., Suite 205
Jacksonville, FL 32202

City of Jacksonville