MOPD Publications and Reports

MOPD staff surround Commissioner Arfa outside the Central West Community Center building at a 2023 event. Most staff are wearing blue MOPD jackets.

 

The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities advocates for research that centers the lived experiences of people with disabilities in Chicago. This research informs our priorities as we continuously adapt our programs and services to meet the changing needs of Chicago's disability community. 

 

 

Department Publications

To improve the hiring and retention of people with disabilities in the City of Chicago workforce, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities partnered with the Department of Human Resources (DHR) in 2024 to conduct the first Point-in-Time Count survey of City employees. This point-in-time count provides an estimate of the number of City employees with a disability in 2024. Along with demographic data, the survey provided City workers with disabilities the opportunity to share voluntary, anonymous feedback on workplace accommodations and supports. 

A one-page summary of the 2024 survey findings is now available to download here: City of Chicago Disability Point-in-Time Count Survey: 2024 Findings

 

 

New in 2024, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities partnered with the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Healthy Chicago initiative to survey the health status of Chicagoans with disabilities. A data brief from this report was released in July 2024 to mark the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The full report will be released in late 2024. 

 

 

Annual Reports

To increase communication and accessibility of its programs and services, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities has launched an annual report outlining the important services provided by the department and the communities we serve. 

NEW! Download the 2024 Annual Report here (Microsoft Word file): MOPD Annual Report 2024

Download the 2023 Annual Report here (Microsoft Word file): MOPD Annual Report 2023

If you experience issues accessing this report, please email access@cityofchicago.org for assistance.