The Madison City Disability Advocacy Board (MCDAB) was established to strengthen public understanding of the needs of persons with disabilities and to ensure that all citizens with disabilities have equal access to the City of Madison’s resources and opportunities.

TOP PRIORITIES FROM NEEDS ASSESSMENT 

• EMERGENCY SERVICES
• DAY SERVICES
• HOUSING
• EMPLOYMENT

MCDAB’S PLANS FOR 2010

• THE BOARD WILL CREATE AN EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE
• THE BOARD WILL CREATE A DAY SERVICES COMMITTEE
• THE BOARD WILL CREATE A HOUSING COMMITTEE
• THE BOARD WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK AT OTHER AREAS IN THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT WHEN APPROPRIATE
• ESTABLISH CONTACT WITH CITIZENS WHO INDICATED THEY WILL VOLUNTEER FOR THE BOARD 
• MCDAB REQUESTS A SEAT ON THE RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

Regular meetings of the Board are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the city office at 100 Hughes Road.

The MCDAB powers and duties include but are not limited to the following:

1. Advise the Mayor and others on matters affecting the disability community including current and pending legislative and regulatory issues.
2. Receive input from citizens on the needs and concerns of the disability community
3. Organize and maintain working committees or task forces to address areas of concerns such as, but not limited to:
   • Accessibility
   • Day Program
   • Housing
   • Emergency Services
   • Employment
   • Transportation
   • Recreation
      

Board Members:

• Claudia V. Rice (Chairman)
• Beth Newlin (Vice Chairman)
• Cana Farr (Secretary/Treasurer)
• Jane Dow (City Liaison)
• Maira Kilgore, Tony Osani, Patricia Switizer,  Deborah Underwood and Don Gardner.