Among its powers and duties, the Commission shall:
(1) review available services and activities for individuals with disabilities, gather data regarding their needs, and review reports and publications of governmental agencies that provide services and support to individuals with disabilities;
(2) review County, State and federal legislation that may impact individuals with disabilities and make recommendations to the County Executive regarding the legislation;
(3) provide direct communication among individuals with disabilities, private and public organizations, and the general public regarding County programs and services for individuals with disabilities as requested by the Department of Aging and Disabilities;
(4) assist interagency planning groups and special task forces to identify and assess needs of individuals with disabilities as requested by the Department of Aging and Disabilities;
(5) identify common barriers to provision of services to individuals with disabilities in the County;
(6) advise the County Executive on the coordination of services among all public and private agencies, departments, and organizations, which provide services and programs to individuals with disabilities; and
(7) identify and recommend to the County Executive sources of State and federal financial assistance available for the purpose of expanding or improving services and programs for individuals with disabilities.
(Bill No. 57-06; Bill No. 65-10; Bill No. 10-20)