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Fairfax Area Disability Services Board members, October 25, 2011.
(L-R back row) Thomas Choman, Robert
Rudney (emeritus member), Harriet Epstein, Tim Lavelle, Clare
Dunne, Jackie Browne, Don Kissinger, and Joy Koeppen. |
Who We Are
We are 15 volunteers appointed by elected officials of Fairfax County, Falls Church and the City of Fairfax.We represent persons with physical and sensory disabilities.
Get Involved
As your representatives, we need to hear from you. We hope you’ll
consider the following:
- Join us at a monthly meeting to share your ideas and concerns. Each meeting begins with a public comment period. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday every month in Conference Rooms 2/3 of the Fairfax County Government Center. (Use Connector bus #621, 622, or 623 and Connector bus #605 Fair Oaks - Reston Line. Call 703-339-7200 for information. For Metrorail or Metrobus connections with the Connector buses, call 202-637-7000.
- Join a committee! The Fairfax Area Disability Services Board has committees on transportation, housing, employment, and emergency preparedness. For more information, contact 703-324-7746, 703-449-1186 (TTY).
What We Do
Mission
The mission of the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board is to include people with disabilities into mainstream community life by identifying, communicating, and advocating their diverse CAPABILITIES and needs to state and local governments and the private sector; and to help and provide resources to meet the needs of persons with physical and sensory disabilities.
Purpose
The Fairfax Area Disability Services Board represents persons of all ages with physical and sensory disabilities in Fairfax County and the cities of Falls Church and Fairfax. Its purpose is to:
- Inform and educate about issues, barriers, and options, to ensure that persons with physical and sensory disabilities can participate to the fullest extent possible.
- Advise the elective bodies of Fairfax County and the cities of Falls Church and Fairfax regarding issues of importance to persons with disabilities, including the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Assess local service needs and existing services. Provide input to state and local agencies on service needs and priorities of persons with physical/sensory disabilities.
- Serve as a catalyst for the development of public and private funding for needed services.
- Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding disabilities.
- Develop and support linkages between services to improve the coordination and the array of services for persons with disabilities.
- Advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities.
Board Members
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Fairfax Area Disability Services Board Members |
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Name |
Position |
Representing |
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(Vacant) |
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At-Large |
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Rhoda Baker |
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At-Large |
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Chuck Caputo |
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At-Large Business #1 |
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Tim Lavelle |
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At-Large Business #2 |
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Linda L. Collins |
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Braddock District |
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Tapan Banerjee |
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Dranesville District |
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Joy Koeppen |
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Fairfax City |
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Clare Dunne |
Secretary |
Falls Church City |
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Michele "Cookie" Hymer Blitz |
Chair |
Hunter Mill District |
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Barbara Lawrence |
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Lee District |
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Jacqueline Browne |
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Mason District |
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Kelly Greenwood |
Vice Chair |
Mt. Vernon District |
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Harriet Epstein |
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Providence District |
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Donald Kissinger, Jr. |
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Springfield District |
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Ann Pimley |
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Sully District |
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To contact Fairfax Area Disability |
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By Phone |
TTY |
Fax |
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703-324-5421 |
703-449-1186 |
703-449-8689 |
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