Council Members
Wayne Dawson, Chair (Representing Savannah-Chatham County Fair Housing Council)
Dan Shehan, Vice-Chair (Representing Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association, Inc.)
Bob Habas (Representing Living Independence for Everyone, Inc.)
Tanet Taharka, Parliamentarian (Senior Consultant-MPA, Belief Changing Consultant
Group)
Kathleen Holmes (Representing Chatham County Association of the Deaf)
Dr. Frank Lala (Representing Department of Labor, Vocational Rehabilitation Program)
Kim Harrison (Representing Savannah Council of the Blind and L.I.F.E., Inc.)
James Aberson, Treasurer (Chatham County ADA Coordinator)
Recorder - Jill Growe
Interpreter - Dr.Dana Taylor
Objectives of SCCDI:
1. To address issues affecting people with disabilities with attention given to avoiding duplication, addressing broad concerns, adjusting public attitude and defining public policy.
2. To promote awareness of disability issues and benefits of increased community access to the public and businesses.
3. To articulate positions on issues pertaining to persons with disabilities.
4. To advise the City Council and County Commission on issues pertaining to persons with disabilities.
5. To review, analyze and recommend policies related to city and county services that impact citizens with disabilities.
6. To affiliate with State and National organizations that deal with disability issues.
7. To provide a regular forum for the discussion of issues pertaining to persons with disabilities.
8. To establish contact with community organizations dealing with issues affecting people with disabilities.
9. To serve as a clearinghouse for information and referral assistance.
