Provides assistance in the following three categories: 1) Referral: Provides information and referral to services. 2) Representation: Acts as a link between disabled persons, the community, and government agencies. 3) ADA Oversight: Deals with ADA compliance and issues, and works with disabled Erie County employees regarding returning to work with reasonable accommodations. Advisory council meets the third Friday of each month except in July and August, at 9:30am in room 625.