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Erie County Agencies and Services for People with Disabilities Booklets

The ECOPD does NOT itself provide "services" in the sense of specific programs or funds available to those with disabilities. Rather, it provides assistance - which generally falls into three categories:

Referral

The ECOPD serves as a clearinghouse for information on programs and services made available to citizens with disabilities by Erie County - and through affiliated agencies.

Representation

The ECOPD uses its status as liaison to both the County Executive's Office and the Erie County Legislature to advocate for inclusion and positive change on behalf of the disabled community.

ADA/ACCESS

Oversight; the Executive Director of the ECOPD serves as Erie County's Compliance Officer for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Community Agencies and Services for People with Disabilities