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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.
Organized as an advisory/advocacy group to represent people with disabilities' interests in obtaining an independent, fulfilling life.
Volunteers from private and public interests form the Mayor's Alliance.
Individuals from across the community work towards achieving the Goals of the Mayor's Alliance through the following Committees:
- Media Award
- Employer Award
- Outstanding Community Service Award