3. Build relationships with and between all CCDA stakeholders
a. Purpose:
i. Support relationship building efforts through all CCDA platforms and venues.
b. Examples:
i. Listening Forums/Commission to Community Events
ii. Webinar Collaborations
iii. Language Access
(i.e., provide resources and events in various formats)
4. Develop resource capacity to respond to stakeholders
a. Purpose:
i. To effectively support relationship building efforts through all CCDA platforms and venues.
b. Examples:
i. CCDA Website Redesign
(i.e., Business Connect, Resources, and Reports)
ii. Disability Access Education and Revolving Fund (DAERF) initiatives and data analysis
2. CCDA’s Equity Lens
a. Equity Definition:
Equity is defined as the active and intentional development of systems, policies, and practices to guarantee that people with disabilities have equal access to opportunities, services, and resources. It entails identifying and addressing barriers that disproportionately affect people with disabilities, providing tailored support as needed, and cultivating an inclusive environment that meets the diverse needs of all individuals, regardless of their physical, sensory, or cognitive differences. The goal of equity is to understand and remove barriers faced that various individuals or groups encounter.
b. CCDA Purview:
CCDA functions within a specific purview to promote disability access through collaboration and dialogue between the business community, disability community, and all levels of government. CCDA is not a state entity that enforces or regulates laws. Rather, CCDA is an informative resource. The Commission gathers construction-related accessibility claims and compiles reports to inform the state legislature. The data gathered by CCDA informs its programs and outreach efforts, which are overseen by a 17-member commission.