Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD)

Two years ago, we opened the MOPD Career Center, serving job seekers with disabilities throughout Chicago. The Americans with Disabilities Act protects the rights of job seekers with disabilities to work and get the accommodations they need at work. At the Career Center, we are honored to guide job seekers every day to their next job or a new career. We also work with Chicago employers so that they can be more inclusive to people with disabilities! And we are just getting started. Whether you want help with your job search or are hiring, we hope you will connect with us today. https://lnkd.in/guwJGZR5

On our new episode of the #MOPDAllAccess podcast, we talk to disability rights advocate Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, who took part in protests for the Americans with Disabilities Act including the famous Capitol Crawl when she was only 8. Keelan-Chaffins also shares what the ADA means to her and the importance of mentorship to the disability community. Watch or listen now on YouTube or the podcast player of your choice. https://lnkd.in/eCWy7Q_a

The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed on this day in 1990. Disability advocates worked for decades for people with disabilities to be protected under this law. MOPD Commissioner Rachel Arfa shares her thoughts on the ADA Anniversary, as well as two important ways the Department is supporting people with disabilities at work and those who are survivors of gun and community violence. https://lnkd.in/ekZ-CTNj

We’re hiring a Career Placement Counselor! Work with job seekers with disabilities as they search for new jobs and careers. Apply by August 9: http://chi.gov/mopdjobs

Last week we invited drivers from Uber, Lyft and other transportation services along with the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection to learn about service animals and meet service animal handlers. Whether by car, bus or train, service animals help Chicago get around! https://lnkd.in/gJPNxfJc

Be a part of the City’s budget process and share what disability needs you want to see in our 2025 budget! The City of Chicago is hosting opportunities for you to attend and participate in what our budget will look like in 2025. Join one of our events at City Colleges of Chicago or add feedback on the website. ASL interpreters will be at each Budget event. Roundtable events: 7/22 at Malcolm X College, 6-8:30PM 7/25 at Harry S. Truman College, 6-8:30PM 7/27 at Kennedy-King College, 10AM-12:30PM 7/30 Youth Engagement (ages 13-24) at Harold Washington Library (Chicago Public Library) https://lnkd.in/gvCaM2fj

We were proud to march once again in the Chicago Disability Pride Parade! #DisabilityPrideMonth

See YOU at the #DisabilityPride Parade this Saturday! Watch the parade on Dearborn Street in the Loop starting at 11AM or meet us at the resource fair in Daley Plaza at noon! #Accessibility #AccessibleCity #DisabilityPrideMonth #ADAAnniversary

The Chicago Disability Pride Parade is coming soon! Watch the parade on Saturday, July 20 at 11AM on Dearborn Ave. in the Loop from Van Buren Street to Washington Street. Join us for a resource fair in Daley Plaza after the parade. #DisabilityPride

An #ADAMonth PSA: All public chauffeurs (taxi, livery, ride-hail drivers) must accept passengers with service animals — it is City of Chicago law. Report refusal of transportation service to 311, and learn more at https://lnkd.in/eudzstXw.