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In Service To Columbus

Anita Newson - Director
Government Center 100 10th St. Columbus, GA 31901 - 706.225.3632

"Our guiding quest is for the realization of human potential."
  
     
The Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Provides a liaison between citizens with disabilities and the Columbus Consolidated Government.

Under leadership and coordination from the office in the Columbus Government Center, committee volunteers plan and implement various programs and projects to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities

Functions of the committee office include helping needy persons with disabilities connect with organizations and agencies that can supply necessary goods and services.

This committee's success has made it a model for Mayor's Committees throughout Georgia and Alabama.

Committee 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 committee seeks to serve all persons with disabilities, including those with:

  
  • HEAD INJURY
  • SPINAL CORD INJURY
  • MENTAL/EMOTIONAL ILLNESS
  • CEREBRAL PALSY
  • STROKE
  • AIDS
  • CANCER
  • MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
  • MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
  • VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
  • HEARING IMPAIRMENT
  • SPEECH IMPAIRMENT
  • DIABETES
  • CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE
  • KIDNEY/LIVER DISEASE
  • SEVERE BURNS
 
 
 
This is a shelter of last resort for those people that need more medical supervision than a general Red Cross shelter can provide and have special medical needs, but do not require hospitalization  
     
The Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities have been working with Muscogee County Health Department, along with others, developing plans for a Special Needs Emergency Shelter in cases of emergencies for the disabled. Please update your information each year.  
 
 
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.

COMMUNICATE

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

    JOIN

The Mayor's Committee needs people who will dedicate time and energy to this important cause. If you wish to become an active member, call the committee office at (706) 225-3632.
 
PROJECTS
  • Trips to Six Flags for persons with disabilities
  • "Spring Flings" for persons with disabilities and their families
  • Dial-A-Ride (instrumental in implementation of this program)
  • Pilot project for Transitional Living Programs (co-sponsor)
  • National Theatre for the Deaf, at the Springer
  • Handicapped Awareness Day, at the Government Center
  • Employer workshops at Columbus College Employer workshops at Columbus College
  • More designated parking spaces at Government Center and Police Department
  • Ms. Wheelchair Georgia Pageants, since 1992
  • Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant, in Columbus, 1994
  • Supported creation of position for legally blind person in the Columbus Police Department
  • Promoted Challenger Little League for children with disabilities
  • Accessibility awareness seminars
  • Host, Mayor's Awards Banquets, since 1973
  • Workshops for architects and building contractors
  • Grant for home modifications through (Housing Authority and city Department of Community and Economic Development)
  • Provided volunteers for Special Olympics
  • Disability Education program in Muscogee County schools
  • Funding for building ramps for needy persons
  • Sponsored adults with disabilities to Camp ASCA
  • Telephone Devices for Deaf (TDD) in Committee office and Marianna Gallops Center (Telephone Pioneers donations)
 
Wouldn't You Like to be Involved? Call  Anita Newson   (706)225-3632
  
 
Committee Meetings
January  
February  
March  
April  
May Disabilities Awareness Day
June Re-Boot, STAR Network—General Committee Meeting
(at Columbus Public Library from 12:15 to 1:15 PM)
July Executive Board, Planning Retreat-No meetings
August Executive Board, Planning Retreat-No meetings
September Speaker to be selected ~ (TBA)
October ADA Workshop/Job Fair—October 16
(at the Columbus Public Library)
November Speaker to be selected ~ (TBA)
December Holiday Reception & Recognition Day (TBA)
All meetings are held on the Plaza level in the Government Center and at the Columbus Public Library on Macon Road.
 
     
 
Public Meetings
  • TBA
  
 

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