Access Lexington Commission

Legislation

By laws

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. Occasional in person meetings 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
Aug. 21
Sept. 18 - in person
Oct. 16
Nov. 13 *date change to accommodate the holiday
Dec. 18

Join virtual meeting 

Meeting ID: 853 0846 9011

Meeting passcode: 939774

Meeting materials

Elected officers

Chair – Emily Elliott

Vice Chair – Melanie Tyner-Wilson

Treasurer – the commissioner of Social Services/Designee per the bylaws

Secretary – Laura Thomas

What we are doing

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

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

Printable poster

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