About
Councilman Tony Cardenas
I want to thank all of the DEAFestival 2008 volunteers for all their diligent work. I just want to reiterate to our supporters how much I appreciate their hard work. With their commitment, and with the dedication of my staff, I have seen this festival grow bigger and brighter each and every year. I have been sponsoring this event for six years now, yet I am still overwhelmed time and time again by its success and by how many lives we touch. Read more>>
Richard Ray City of Los Angeles Department on Disability - Disability Access and Services
Richard Ray is the Deaf Services Coordinator for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for the City of Los Angeles Department on Disability, Disability Access and Services Division. Mr. Ray is responsible for coordinating and monitoring department compliance with disability civil rights laws and regulations, which include assisting City departments with effective implementation of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). He also provides technical assistance to City departments and facilitates access for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to city-wide programs, activities, and services. Read more>>