Who is the Mayor’s Committee on People
with Disabilities?
We are an organization of citizen volunteers dedicated to helping
Arlington become fully accessible for all people with disabilities.
Membership is completely voluntary and is determined by a person’s
desire to participate in helping his or her community achieve full
access for all people with disabilities, whether they are residents
or visitors to our city.
From left to right: Steve Prenger, Donna Anderson, Phil Washburn
(Texas Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities), Bob Hester, Alissa Cyr-Auer, Tanya Kelley, Olivia Alexander, Lynda Freeman,
Ellen Brooke
How is the Committee involved in the
Arlington community?
The Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities is dedicated to
awareness, concern, communication, encouragement, service and
support. We are involved in community planning and we work with the
Governor’s Committee on People With Disabilities to develop long-range goals for Texans with
disabilities. Future plans and goals are as broad as our community’s
diverse needs.
What is the Journey of Hope?
The Journey of Hope is one of our signature events. The Journey of
Hope is a national outreach project that raises public awareness of
people with disabilities. It is the largest fund-raising campaign for Pi
Kappa Phi Fraternity, Inc. and for Push America, the fraternity's national non-profit
organization.
Since 1996, the City of Arlington has been a host city for teams
of cyclists on a 4,000-mile cross-country trek. The cyclists arrive
at City Hall escorted by an Arlington Police Department motorcycle
unit. Their journey begins in San Francisco and Seattle. It ends in
Washington, DC. Arlington is near the midway point for the southern
route.
Individually, each cyclist raises funds in order to make the
journey. Members of Pi Kappa Phi have raised millions of dollars for
projects and programs of Push America and have donated millions of
man hours to renovate facilities that serve people with disabilities
across the country.
While in Arlington, the cyclists enjoy a host of summer fun
activities with children who have disabilities. These activities are
sponsored by Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and UT Arlington. Local
businesses help to support these activities.
How can I get more information about the
Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities? Call the Office of the Mayor and Council at 817-459-6122.
The Committee meets monthly in the Council Briefing Room on the
Third Floor at City Hall, 101 W. Abram St. Your interest and
participation are welcome. If you need a special accommodation
to fully participate, please call or email
Ellen.Brooke@Arlingtontx.gov, at least 3 business days prior to
the meeting for arrangements to be made.
