Resources For Senior Citizens & People With Disabilities

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. The city of Columbia complies with the act and ensures that persons with disabilities can participate in or obtain the benefits of each service, program or activity.

If you have questions, concerns or complaints involving any city services or facilities, please contact the city's ADA coordinator at 874-7235, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and noon or 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

TTY Phone Numbers

City Managers Office: (573) 874-7215
Human Rights Commission: (573) 874-7488
Community Line: (573) 874-7697
Complete Directory

Commissions

Discrimination

Filing a discrimination complaint with the Human Rights Commission.

Public Information

Routine information, press releases, newsletters and other City information sources.

The design of this website meets the standards outlined in the US Section 508 accessibility guidelines. Routinely portions the website are evaluated to ensure that changes continue to meet Section 508 guidelines. To report accessibility issues please complete our online feedback form.

Public Meeting Accommodations

Public meeting interpreters and other accommodations are provided at no charge. Please provide 24 hours notice by calling 874-7214 (voice) or 874-7215 (tty).

Public Safety & Health

Disaster preparedness information for people with disabilities.

Health resources and contact information, some information related specifically to elderly and disabled persons.

Workplace safety and tips from the National Fire Protection Agency for persons with disabilities.

Residential Services

Whether you are new to Columbia or just looking for basic residential service information. Try looking in our Newcomers Guide.

Recreation & Activities

50 Plus Program offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for those 50 years and older.

Photo of boy playing tennis during the Special Olympics games. Adapted Recreation is a Columbia Parks and Recreation program offering classes and programs at Paquin Towers, a housing community for individuals with disabilities and the elderly.

Special Olympics is an international organization which provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people 8 years and older with mental disabilities.

Volunteer Opportunities are available through the Office of Volunteer Services.

Social Services

C.A.S.H. (Citizens Assisting Seniors and Handicapped) provides emergency assistance to low-income senior citizens and persons with disabilities

Home ownership information for people with disabilities.

Transportation

Para-transit services provided for individuals with disabilities.

GetAbout Columbia Project will be making Columbia's roadways more friendly for nonmotorized transportation such as biking, walking and wheelchairs. If you know of an area that needs improvement report your concerns online.