Department

Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) works to meet the diverse needs of the more than 600,000 individuals with disabilities who live and work in Chicago. MOPD’s goal is to make Chicago the most accessible city in the nation.

MOPD serves five major groups: people with disabilities, City departments and agencies, other government agencies, disability-related agencies and organizations and the private sector.

Most Recent News (Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities)

Jan 11, 2012	Mayor Emanuel Launches ChicagoShovels.org to Bring Chicagoans Together to Participate in Winter-Preparedness Efforts
Jan 9, 2012	TSA Announces Launch of TSA Cares Toll Free Helpline for Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Needs
Dec 21, 2011	Chicago Fire Department Expands Smoke Detector Installation, Targets Residents who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing
Dec 16, 2011	City Council Passes Ordinance to Eliminate Fradulent Use of Disability Placards
Nov 22, 2011	Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Employment Services Unit Social Security Administration “Call to Work”
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What We Do

• Accessibility Compliance
• Accessible Housing
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
• Disability Resources
• Employment Services for People with Disabilities
• Public Policy and Public Affairs
• Training Services
• Transportation
• Youth Programming

Supporting Information

• 2012 Independent Living Program Orientation Dates
• 4/12/10 - Public Service Internship - Accessibility Compliance Unit
• Accessible Housing
• Accessible Transportation Information for People with Disabilities
• Advocacy - Disability Resources
• Assistive Technology
• Case Management
• Daily Living Skills Training
• Disability Resources - Information Assistance
• Emergency Preparedness Resources for People with Disabilities

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City Data

• FOIA Request Log - Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities