Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

Beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019

Last updated: 4/11/18

Commission for Persons With Disabilities

The mission of the Commission is to increase opportunities for people with disabilities by facilitating full and equal participation in all aspects of life within the City of Boston. This includes reducing architectural, procedural, attitudinal, and communication barriers as well as promoting equity in housing, education, employment, transportation, and civic activities.


Kristen McCosh, Commissioner, Appropriation 404
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Appropriations by Program

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Program Name FY16 Actual FY17 Actual FY18 Budget FY19 Budget
Disabilities 287,325 369,747 436,618 473,338
Total 287,325 369,747 436,618 473,338


Department trends by program


Commission for Persons With Disabilities
Operating Budget Over Time

Department budget by account

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title FY16 Expenditure FY17 Expenditure FY18 Appropriation FY19 Adopted Inc/Dec 18 vs 19
Personnel Services 278,876 354,890 414,518 451,238 36,720
Contractual Services 3,610 9,425 14,000 14,600 600
Supplies & Materials 3,710 5,432 8,100 7,500 -600
Current Chgs & Oblig 0 0 0 0 0
Equipment 1,129 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0 0
Total 287,325 369,747 436,618 473,338 36,720


Department trends by account


Commission for Persons With Disabilities
Operating Budget Over Time
Commission for Persons With Disabilities FY18
Operating Budget by Account
Personnel Services
Contractual Services
Supplies & Materials
Current Chgs & Oblig
Equipment
Other


Commission for Persons With Disabilities
Performance Goals

Disabilities
  • Assure adherence to all architectural access guidelines in Boston's built environment
  • Connect the public to the Commission, particularly underserved residents with disabilities
  • Ensure COB compliance with Title II of the ADA, Advise City of Boston agencies on policies and practices that increase access and opportunities for people with disabilities
  • Promote interactive participation between disabled residents and City government
  • Provide effective & prompt services, including warm hand-offs and follow-up, to constituents


Commission for Persons With Disabilities - Authorizing Statutes

  • Enabling Legislation, CBC Ord. §§ 12-4.1-12-4.9.
  • Powers and Duties, CBC Ord. §§ 12-4.1-12-4.9.
  • Responsibilities of City Agencies, CBC Ord. §§ 12-4.1-12-4.9.
  • Access to Public Buildings by Physically Handicapped, CBC Ord. §§ 21-4.1-21-4.10.
  • Issuance of Temporary Parking Permits, CBC Ord. § 6-7.3.