Disabled Survivors of Gun and Community Violence Project
Last year, there were 13,546 non-fatal shooting victims in the City of Chicago. These residents re-enter their communities as survivors of gun violence, some with physical disabilities and mental health conditions.
The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities’ (MOPD) goal is to prioritize disability inclusion for community-based organizations that serve individuals who acquire a disability as a result of gun and community violence. An acquired disability refers to a disability that happens as a result of an accident or illness.
In joining forces, MOPD will serve both the individual and the community ensuring disabled survivors of gun violence thrive.
MOPD...
Collaborates with existing violence prevention and intervention organizations to support them in understanding how they can make their facilities and programs more accessible, including ways to make their physical space more accessible, improve their website and social media, and support them in effective communication with participants.
Supports these organization through training opportunities and answering questions they may have about accessibility. MOPD can also support connection between disabled survivors and disability resources throughout the Chicagoland area.
Interested in Learning More or Participating?
Reach out to Porcia Seals, MOPD Project Coordinator, at porcia.seals@cityofchicago.org (email) or 312-744-0207 (phone).
MOPD’s Disabled Survivors of Gun and Community Violence Project is supported by earmark funding from Senator Tammy Duckworth and the Department of Justice.