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Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities

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Send questions to: mayorsoffice@columbusga.org
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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

GVRA - G.R.O.W. Getting Ready for Opportunities in Work

This is a GVRA 1-week summer program for high school students that have an IEP or 504 plan at school and have not graduated yet. For more information, parents can call the Georgia Vocational Rehab office in Columbus and ask for Tokeyah Jones (404)308-3476. You can also contact the Goodwill Training Center at (762) 208-4381 and ask for Andres Velez.

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Sessions

  • Session: June 2023

All sessions are Monday to Friday from 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM, Lunch is from 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Taxes Flyer 2022

Goodwill Free Tax Service

Taxes start on January 31st, to make an appointment call 1-833-755-2179

Certified Guest Service Professional Program (CGSP)

For more information call the Goodwill Training Center (762) 208-4381 or contact Andres Velez: avelez@gwisr.org

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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 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.

The commission seeks to serve all persons with disabilities, including those with:

  • AIDS
  • Autism
  • Cancer
  • Cardiopulmonary Disease
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Diabetes
  • Head Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Kidney/Liver Disease
  • Mental/Emotional Illness
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Severe Burns
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment

* Please note the above list is not an exhaustive list.

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

  According to the Columbus METRA Transit System (METRA), nearly 30% of the customers riding METRA have some form of disability. METRA also transported more than 1.1 million customers in FY2015 on its fixed Route and Para-transit buses combined. Call William (Bill) Jenkins at Metra to get an update on this information

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.