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
- Ray Pringle, Chair
- Stephanie Young, Vice Chair
- Natalie Alden
- Barbara Brown
- Alexis Gonzalez
- Teona Haugabook
- Walter Johnson
- Ronald McCauley
- Jose Morales
- Dan O'Connor
- Anida Pollo
- Denise Torres
For more information contact the Mayor's Disability Council at
MayorsDisabilityCoun@coj.net.
MDC Meeting Schedule
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. 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 14, 2025 (non-public meeting/Board Planning & Training Meeting)
- February 4, 2025
- March 4, 2025
- April 1, 2025
- May 6, 2025
- June 3, 2025
- July 1, 2025 (No Meeting-Disability Expo)
- August 5, 2025
- September 9, 2025
- October 7, 2025
- November 4, 2025
- December 2, 2025
Subcommittee Meeting Location: Main Library, 303 N Laura St., Multipurpose Conference Room (January & September meetings in 1st Floor Lounge)
MDC Meeting Location: City Hall – St James Building, 117 W Duval St., 4th Floor, Mayor’s Conference Room
For questions or concerns contact: Voice (904) 255-5466
TDD (904) 255-5475
Fax (904) 255-5474
MayorsDisabilityCoun@coj.net
KaraT@coj.net
Become a Member
Submit an online application for appointment to the council.
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.
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