Item #8 COA Interviews - Candidate Knowledge of Disabilities | Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities

Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities – June 13, 2025

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Testing Candidates Knowledge of Disabilities - City of Austin 1. Issues impacting individuals with disabilities a. Types of disabilities i. Does the candidate understand what kinds of disabilities impact community members? b. Daily life i. Does the candidate understand what kinds of barriers individuals with disabilities face? c. Services/Accommodations available i. Does the candidate understand what kinds of accommodations are common for different types of disabilities? 2. Community engagement a. Does the candidate know Austin community organizations? If appropriate, does the candidate have contacts there? b. What is the candidate’s past involvement in Austin community organizations? c. How do they propose being involved in the future, as it relates to the position? 3. Legal protections a. Accommodations i. Does the candidate understand situations where individuals with disabilities are legally entitled to accommodation (ex. work, public places, transportation)? b. Anti-discrimination i. Does the candidate understand what protections individuals with disabilities have against discriminatory practices?