The Mayor's Advisory Council for People with Diverse Abilities (MACPDA) seeks to fulfill the following purposes:
· To increase public awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities.
· To recommend improvements in public and private facilities which will enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities.
· To provide information regarding resources related to disabilities.
· To advocate for the removal of barriers to employment for people with disabilities.
· To secure the active cooperation of a broad spectrum of the public in order to accomplish the goals, objectives, and functions of the Council.
· To respond to specific issues brought before the Council.
· To advise the Mayor and city council on issues related to disabilities.
The full Bylaws of the Mayor's Advisory Council for People with Diverse Abilities may be viewed here.
MACPDA meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 11:30am in the Daugherty Conference Room located on the 2nd floor of Tuscaloosa City Hall. The meetings are open to the public and all interested persons are invited to attend.
Officers for the Mayor's Advisory Council for People with Diverse Abilities are as follows:
- Melissa McCarty, President (205) 462-2164
- Denise Murray, Vice President (205) 554-2000
- Sister Carol Gray, Secretary (205) 759-1268
You may use this link to contact MACPDA via email.
