Tampa Mayor's Alliance
for Persons with Disabilities

About the Mayor's Alliance

The Tampa Mayor's Alliance for Persons with Disabilities was organized by the Mayor's office in September, 1986.  Tampa was the first Florida city to organize a Mayor's Alliance.

The Mayor's Alliance for Persons with Disabilities, under auspices of the Mayor's Office, City of Tampa, Florida, is an effective advocacy organization whose goals are to increase opportunities and the quality of life for persons in Tampa who are disabled. Since 1986, more than 300 volunteers from business, government and individual interests have forged the Mayor's Alliance to benefit the interests of persons with disabilities.

Purpose

Organized as an advisory/advocacy group to represent people with disabilities' interests in obtaining an independent, fulfilling life.

Membership

Volunteers from private and public interests form the Mayor's Alliance.

Activities/Committees

Individuals from across the community work towards achieving the Goals of the Mayor's Alliance through the following Committees:

• Advocacy/Accessibility
• Education/Public Awareness
• Employment/Job Fair
• Mayor's Awards Luncheon
• Annual Awards Luncheon, with awards presented in three categories:

1. Media Award
2. Employer Award
3. Outstanding Community Service Award

Meeting Information

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Lighthouse for the Blind on 1106 West Platt St. at 2:00 p.m. If special accommodations are required, please notify us at least 72 hours in advance. For information regarding the meetings and other activities contact:

Karen Sinnreich at 813-307-5595 or email at:  karen.sinnreich@tampagov.net.

Everyone is welcome.