Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Send questions to mayorsoffice@columbusga.org

Mission

The Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities (MCPD) is a liaison between the Columbus Consolidated Government and the estimated 30,000 plus people with disabilities in our community. The mission of the MCPD is to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities with in Muscogee County.

The MCPD advocates in general for the right to self-determination and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.

The general purpose of the MCPD is:

  • To identify employment barriers for persons with disabilities
  • Promote employment opportunities by raising awareness of the benefits of hiring people with disabilities
  • Educate the public, government agencies, and businesses about issues, needs, and rights of individuals with disabilities
  • Assist in identifying and reducing barriers to services and resources and encouraging ADA compliance
  • Collaborate with local, state, and national agencies to facilitate services to individuals with disabilities

This commission's success has made it a model for organizations throughout Georgia and Alabama. Our goals are to conceive and conduct programs and projects that will meet the needs of people with disabilities and promote enhancement of their quality of life.

Here's How You Can Help

VOLUNTEER - Volunteers are needed to help plan, promote and participate in projects and programs designed to meet the ever changing needs of people with disabilities.

GIVE - Funds are needed for projects and events the committee sponsors for persons with disabilities, their families and supporters.

JOIN - The Mayor's Commission needs people who will dedicate time and energy to this important cause. If you wish to become an active member, call the office at (706) 653-4492.

COMMUNICATE - Your input--ideas and suggestions--can help the commission be more effective. If you have a disability, or if you are a family member or friend of a person with a disability, the Mayor's Commission needs to hear from you. It's a way you can help us to help you.

METRA

If you need assistance with Transportation, METRA provides the Dial-A-Ride/ADA Paratransit service for persons with disabilities. For more information, call METRA's information line at (706) 225-4673 or visit their page athttps://www.columbusga.gov/metra/ADA-Paratransit.

Fire and Emergency Medical Services

    The Columbus Fire Department is interested in supplying ADA (blinking) smoke alarms for anyone who is hard of hearing or deaf. The smoke alarms will be free of charge. Recipients will have to show proof of residency to receive an alarm. This could be a water bill, cable bill, or an I.D. Card that reflects the address. If you would like to be added to the receiving list, please call the MCPD @ (706) 653-4492, or email MCPD@columbusga.org.