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Disability Advisory Board

Serves as an advisor to the City of Fort Collins City Council on issues relating to citizens with disabilities.


Current Members and Term Expiration Dates

March 31, 2025

  • Joseph Tiner, Linda Drees (Chair), Rachel Knox Stutsman, Terry Schlicting (Vice Chair)

March 31, 2026

  • Amanda Morgan, Kristin White, Amber Kelley

March 31, 2027

  • Scott Winnegrad

March 31, 2028

  • Jaclyn Menendez

Council Liaison(s): Melanie Potyondy

Staff Liaison(s): Jan Reece

Archived Documents

View archived agendas, minutes, and more.

Duties

The Disability Advisory Board serves as an advisor to the City of Fort Collins City Council on issues relating to citizens with disabilities. In its role as an advocate for citizens with disabilities, the Disability Advisory Board: develops educational programs to acquaint citizens with issues affecting individuals with disabilities; forms special committees to review and address particular issues; works together with other Boards and Commissions and the City Council to provide recommendations to assure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the 1990 Americans with Disability Act (ADA), the Fair Housing Act and other legislation relating to persons with disabilities; and serves as ombudsman between City departments, the private business sector, and the community of citizens who have disabilities.

Recommended Qualifications

A special interest in or sensitivity to the needs of persons with disabilities.

Time Commitment

10 hours/month

Miscellaneous Info