Houston Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

12/30/2022

The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities wishes you all a Happy New Year filled with peace, love, and happiness! As a reminder, our office will be closed on Monday, January 2nd in observance of the holiday.

12/27/2022

Ring in the new year with a new opportunity - The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities is hiring for two exciting positions! We are currently searching for a Senior Communications Specialist and a Community Liaison. Please follow the links to apply and share with your network!

https://bit.ly/MOPDCommunityLiaison
https://bit.ly/MOPDSeniorCommunications

12/21/2022

5 warming centers will be opened from Thursday, December 22nd at 3pm to Saturday, December 24th at 12pm.

Each center will offer chairs, blankets, water, MREs, PPE, and comfort kits. Because the City is not opening shelters, sleeping cots and hot meals will not be provided. Individuals may come and go as needed.

Individuals in need of transportation may call 311

Fonde Community Center 110 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007
Moody Community Center 3725 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77009
Acres Homes MSC 6719 W Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77091
George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall B 1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Image Description: Blue and White image with the City of Houston Seal and graphic of a warming center. The image includes information on the City of Houston warming centers.

Image Description: Blue and White image with the City of Houston Seal and graphic of a warming center. The image includes information on City of Houston warming centers.

12/21/2022

5 Centros de Calentamiento estarán abiertos desde el jueves 22 de diciembre a las 15:00 horas hasta el sábado 24 de diciembre a las 12:00 horas. Las ubicaciónes son:

Fonde Community Center 110 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007
Moody Community Center 3725 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77009
Acres Homes MSC 6719 W Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77091
George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall B 1001 Avenida De Las Americas
*Recovery Center para el uso de HPD 150 N Chenevert St, Houston, TX 77002

Cada centro de calentamiento ofrecerá sillas, mantas, agua, comidas preparadas, mascaillas y kits de confort.Debido a que la ciudad no está abriendo refugios, no se proporcionarán catres para dormir ni comidas calientes. Las personas pueden ir y venir según sea necesario.Las personas que necesiten transporte pueden llamar al 311.

12/15/2022

Happy Holidays from our team to you and your families! We hope you all have a very merry and festive season! 🎄

12/09/2022

Houston Commission on Disabilities

Missed our latest Houston Commission on Disabilities meeting? No worries! You can view the Zoom session here and catch up on what you missed! We hope to see you at our next meeting on January 12th, 2023 from 4-6 PM

12/07/2022

All are welcome to join us for the last Houston Commission on Disabilities of 2022 taking place tomorrow via Zoom from 4:00-6:00 PM! Registration is free and can by found by using the link https://bit.ly/2022HCOD or by scanning the QR code below. This event is open to the public and allows for individuals in the community to make public comments. If interested, please indicate that you’d like to speak on the registration form. We can’t wait to see you there!

12/04/2022

Thank you Trae Tha Truth for putting on this great event where kids with disabilities can come, have fun, and just be kids. Also a big shout out to Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Complete Communities and Houston First for the partnership!

12/01/2022

SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - (MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST)

We are hiring! MOPD is looking for a qualified person to serve as our Senior Communications Specialist. Please apply today!

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTEDWorking Title:  MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTPosting Number: 29622Department: Office Of The MayorDivision:  People with Disabilities (MOPD)          Reporting Location: 611 Walker          Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday;  8...

11/30/2022

Come out for Trae tha Truths FREE Disability and Family Fun Day this Saturday, December 3rd from 1-5 PM at George R. Brown! This community event has been specially planned for members of the disability community of all ages. It provides a variety of activities, a wealth of information, fun filled stations, rides, face painting, sports activities, games, and so much more.

Some of the activities will be Virtual Reality, Face Painting, Special Guests, Race Tracks, Sensory Stations, Games, and Giveaways!

Use the registration link below to sign up:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-needs-family-fun-day-tickets-472035509917?fbclid=PAAaYHsLbdoTphsuITORhsXnxpaoVAD7vvlsuKNVQQha6jLWoThKypgiYWFhk

11/28/2022

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities is providing 2 FREE cases of bottled water per household for families with people with disabilities. To pick up your cases, please visit us at the Metropolitan Multiservice Center located at 1475 West Gray St and talk to our front desk representatives.

11/28/2022

A boil water notice is in effect for the City of Houston! Be sure to boil all water for at least 3 minutes before consuming and do not use chilled water lines in refrigerators or ice from an automatic machine.
More information below: https://bit.ly/3gNfKaW

11/23/2022

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities wishes you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

11/23/2022

Thank you to Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Complete Communities, Anosh Inc Foundation, Houston Parks and Recreation, and Gatsby’s Hospitality group for providing 75 turkeys to our disability community at our West Gray Metropolitan Multi-Service Center. We greatly appreciate our partners coming together to make this event a success! Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/14/2022

Director Angel Ponce provided remarks at the Annual National Federation of the Blind of Texas Conference in Houston Texas. An organization that promotes equal opportunities for people that are blind.

11/10/2022

The monthly meeting of the Houston Commission on Disabilities.

11/09/2022

Everyone is welcome to join us tomorrow from 4-6 pm for our virtual monthly HCOD meeting! Registration is free and can be found using the link or QR code below 👇 we hope to see you there!

https://bit.ly/2022HCOD

11/09/2022

Harris County Voters! Harris County polling locations will be open until 8 p.m. tonight. Voters who get in line after 7 p.m. will cast provisional ballots. Make it to the polls!

11/08/2022

VOTE VOTE VOTE!!! 🇺🇸

🙌 IT'S HERE!
Today is in !
Voters can choose from 782 locations that are spread across the county.
👉 Learn more at HarrisVotes.com/Election

11/08/2022

The World Series may have ended (GO ASTROS!) but the midterm election isn’t over yet!

As The Astros reminded us today at the World Series Championship parade, tomorrow is the LAST day to vote in the 2022 midterm elections! Please give our office a call if you have any accessibility concerns that may be keeping you from getting out there and making your vote COUNT!

11/07/2022

First, Go Astros! What a win! Let’s now celebrate tomorrow safely at the parade.

Here are some useful tips to keep in mind:
- The parade starts at 12 pm.
- The route begins at the intersection of Smith and Preston and ends at Smith and Tuam. Use the entire length of the route to reduce congestion.
- Roads close at 11 am surrounding the parade.
- Get there early to avoids crowds.
- Bring water and snacks!
- MetroLift riders should contact Metro early to schedule a ride. There will be 4 different MetroLift drop-off and pick-up stops near the parade route
- Remember to agree on a meet-up spot with your family and friends
- And most importantly be safe and have fun!

11/03/2022

Job Opportunities | Career Pages

The MOPD is still accepting applications for the Senior Communications Specialist position. We are interest in a person that can manage our social media channels, oversee our webpages, draft talking points and speeches, and serve as the lead point of contact for our communications efforts. If you or someone you know is interested please apply today!

The City of Houston can’t function without great employees. We’re always on the lookout for talented, caring people to join us.  Employment with City of Houston represents more than just a job. A career in public service is an opportunity to serve fellow citizens across our city. Professions in...

10/28/2022

Looking for work? Our partners at Texas Workforce Solutions are hosting a Disability Employment Symposium this Monday, October 31st from 10 am - 3 pm at the University of Houston Main Campus. This event will be a great opportunity for individuals with disabilities to network, meet with employers, gain resources, and meet with their community!

Event address: Student Center South, 4455 University Dr. Houston, TX 77204

10/22/2022

Throwback to last Saturday’s White Cane Safety Day at West Gray Multiservice Center! We got these pictures in of last weeks March and had to share with all of you!

10/17/2022

We had a great time attending last week’s White Cane Safety Day events! We give our thanks and appreciation to our community partners and all the committees that made these events a success. A special thank you to Mayor Sylvester Turner and Mayor Pro Tempore Dave Martin for presenting last week’s Proclamations!

10/13/2022

Monthly HCOD Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Houston Commission on Disabilities.

10/03/2022

Job Opportunities | Career Pages

We are excited to announce that the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities is currently accepting applications to hire a Senior Communications Specialist. This person will lead the MOPD’s marketing, communication, and grant research and development efforts. All qualified and interested candidates can apply.

The City of Houston can’t function without great employees. We’re always on the lookout for talented, caring people to join us.  Employment with City of Houston represents more than just a job. A career in public service is an opportunity to serve fellow citizens across our city. Professions in...

09/28/2022

🚨 Now that fall is here, it's a good time to get your flu shot and get vaccinated for Covid-19 or get your booster shot if you've already been vaccinated. The first 50 people can get free vaccines at the MMSC at 1475 West Gray St. tomorrow at 9:30am.🚨

09/26/2022

We’re still not over how great Disability, Unity, and Pride was last week! Special thanks to Mayor Turner for his words and to our precious directors who stopped by and celebrated with us. We had lots of laughs and joy celebrating disability in Houston!

09/21/2022

Director Ponce wants you to join us tomorrow for our annual DUPC event! Can’t wait to have you with us at West Gray!

09/21/2022

Join us tomorrow night for an amazing program of songs, dance, and some hilarious sketches!

Plus we have FREE FOOD and DRINKS for all in attendance. Doors open at 6pm and you can register in advance at https://bit.ly/DUPC2022

📢Next Thursday 9/22 is the annual Disability, Unity, and Pride Celebration and we are excited to bring this Saturday Night Live style performance to the West Gray MMSC again. You won't want to miss this show! Register at https://bit.ly/DUPC2022 and invite everyone you know!

09/14/2022

📢Next Thursday 9/22 is the annual Disability, Unity, and Pride Celebration and we are excited to bring this Saturday Night Live style performance to the West Gray MMSC again. You won't want to miss this show! Register at https://bit.ly/DUPC2022 and invite everyone you know!

09/08/2022

Monthly HCOD Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Houston Commission on Disabilities.

09/06/2022

Team MOPD marooned out in support of the families of Uvalde today.

09/02/2022

This is the last weekend to submit your nominations for the Mayor's Champion of Inclusion Awards. We're celebrating all those who seek to better the lives of disabled Houstonians! Find out more at bit.ly/2022COIN and join us September 22nd for the awards ceremony!

Are you or someone you know the next Champion of Inclusion? We're currently accepting nominations for this year's COIN awards which will be presented at our Disability Unity and Pride Celebration in September. Find out everything you need to know to apply: https://bit.ly/2022COIN

08/30/2022

Today we celebrate the Houston Rolling Astros and were proud to be there when celebrated their third place finish at the Wheelchair Softball World Series with a proclamation. Join us in congratulating our adapted sports programs in Houston!