The Commission works to promote the inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities within the Lexington-Fayette Urban County community, and to advise the Mayor and the Urban County Council on issues that impact persons with disabilities.
Meeting schedule and location
Schedule: Every third Wednesday of the month
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual meetings, credentials below, and occasionally in person at the Lexington Senior Center, 195 Life Lane
2024 meetings
Jan. 17
Feb. 21
March 20
April 17
May 15
June 19 *canceled
July 17 - virtual only
Aug. 21 - virtual only
Sept. 18 - virtual only
Oct. 16 - in person only
Nov. 20 *no meeting
Dec. 18 - virtual only
Meeting ID: 811 6185 3811
Meeting passcode: 992802
Elected officers
Chair – Emily Elliott
Vice Chair – Melanie Tyner-Wilson
Treasurer – the commissioner of Social Servies/Designee per the bylaws
Secretary – Laura Thomas
What we are doing
- Paratransit issues - researching other cities' paratransit services
- Sidewalk Ramp Improvement Locations
Goals
- Educate and promote businesses that hire individuals with disabilities.
- Formulate email blasts and contact lists to spread the word about the Commission, meetings and events.
- Create and conduct disability-sensitivity training for LFUCG employees and Council Members.
- Develop a campaign to educate and create awareness about handicapped parking and increase the penalty for illegally parking in a handicapped space.
- Increase the publicity efforts of the Commission.
Accomplishments
- Cafe's sidewalk ordinance
- "Where not to park" public service announcement
ADA complaints
Statewide issues
Call the state ADA coordinator for any employment or property issues owned by the state. (502) 564-0348
Lexington Fayette
Call Roger Daman, Administrative Officer, for any employment or property issues owned by the city. (859) 288-2979 or 311
Lexington private sector
Call the Human Rights Commission for any privately owned and operated business concerning access and employment housing in Lexington. (859) 252-4931