The city will present the awards during a special ceremony on Oct. 28. (photo by Edwin Folven)
The city of West Hollywood and the West Hollywood Disabilities Advisory Board have opened nominations for the 28th annual Disability Service Awards.
Community members are encouraged to nominate in the categories of individuals, businesses, the media and nonprofits for recognition of work with people living with disabilities, including accessibility issues, attention to Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and advocacy.
Current or previous city staff are not eligible to be nominated and no city advisory board member or commissioner who is serving or has served within the prior year can be nominated. A complete list of the Service Awards rules and procedures is available on the city’s website.
Nominations for this year’s Disability Service Awards will be accepted until Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 5 p.m. Self-nominations are welcome. Honorees will be selected by the West Hollywood Disabilities Advisory Board. Nominations may be submitted electronically using the online nomination form at go.weho.org/ dsaform and go.weho.org/disabilityserviceawards. Completed nomination forms may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to West Hollywood City Hall, Human Services Division, Attn: Disabilities Advisory Board, 8300 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069.
West Hollywood will host the 28th annual Disability Service Awards on Oct. 28 during a special televised meeting of the Disabilities Advisory Board, which meets at the Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room at 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. The Disability Service Awards will also be broadcast by WeHoTV. For information, visit weho.org/ wehotv for all the viewing options.
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