The commission shall:
(a) Advise the mayor and the council on issues of access, representation, employment, housing and quality of life affecting people with disabilities and their families.
(b) Serve as a resource for people with disabilities and their families to express concerns and solutions regarding issues affecting them.
(c) Publicize the role of the commission for people with disabilities and the resources available to assist people with disabilities, employers, housing representatives, business owners, engineers and architects, and others who have a role in bettering the life of Lexington-Fayette County residents.
(d) Promote awareness to the general public of the capabilities, needs and desires of people with disabilities.
(e) Publicly recognize the efforts of employers, businesses, schools, organizations, individuals, and others who have demonstrated outstanding support of programs and services for people with disabilities.
(f) Serve as advocate for accessibility issues and implementation of plans and projects to improve services for people with disabilities.
(g) Advise urban county departments and divisions on policy matters which affect the daily lives of people with disabilities, especially with regard to public facilities.