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SEC. 2-152.3.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
   (a)   The commission on disabilities shall be responsible for advising and making recommendations to the mayor, city council, city manager, department directors, and the individual designated by the mayor to head the mayor's initiative on disabilities on issues pertaining to the full spectrum of needs, rights, and privileges of people with disabilities.
   (b)   The subjects to be addressed by the commission on disabilities include, but are not limited to:
      (1)   Developing programs to provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
      (2)   Developing programs to address accessibility issues.
      (3)   Developing community-based programs to enhance the quality of life for Dallas residents who have disabilities.
      (4)   Developing programs to address the issues pertaining to alcoholism and drug abuse.
      (5)   Developing programs to take full advantage of all federal, state and local funding opportunities.
      (6)   Developing programs to ensure adequate housing for people with disabilities.
      (7)   Developing programs to ensure accessible communications for people with disabilities. (Ord. 32070)