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An Inclusive City is a Beautiful City

From riding the trolley and enjoying recreation programs to accessing information and gaining workplace experience, Coral Gables works year-round to help people with disabilities participate more fully in community life. October’s recognition as Disability Acceptance Month highlights this ongoing commitment to ensuring residents and visitors feel valued, respected and welcomed.

The city offers accessible trolleys and trolley stops, along with recreation programs that create opportunities for connection and exploration. Fresh A.I.R. (Accessible and Inclusive Recreation) for Families is a monthly program for neurodiverse families to explore accessibility in nature. My Squad brings adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism together for social activities.

Residents and visitors can also access Aira’s visual interpretation and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation apps for free. These on-demand services connect people who are blind or visually impaired with visual interpreters, and Deaf and hard-of-hearing users with live ASL interpreters via video. Coral Gables is currently the only city in the world offering both apps citywide.

The city also helps students prepare for the workplace through Project VICTORY. In partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the program provides students with cognitive disabilities opportunities to gain clerical and customer service experience in city departments while building skills, confidence and independence.

Find Your Spot for Halloween Fun

Heading to downtown Coral Gables for Halloween festivities this October? Plan your visit with the city’s downtown parking map, featuring garages, surface lots and municipal and private valet options near Miracle Mile, Giralda Plaza and your favorite destinations.

Find the map on the city website, at the Coral Gables Museum, at the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center and at digital kiosks throughout downtown. Scan the QR codes at these locations to download the map to your phone.

Employment Scam Alert

The city is aware of potentially fraudulent recruitment websites requesting sensitive personal information, including credit reports and driver's license information. The city's Human Resources and Risk Management Department does not request this information before hiring.

The city is not affiliated with unauthorized recruiters or third-party organizations claiming to represent us. Applicants are encouraged to verify job opportunities through the city's official jobs website and avoid providing sensitive personal information through unverified websites or communications.

Cheer on the 'Canes:

A Special Offer for Residents

Get ready to show your orange and green! Coral Gables residents can receive up to two free tickets with the purchase of at least one ticket to watch the Miami Hurricanes take on the Duke Blue Devils on Nov. 14.

This resident perk is available through the 20-year Development Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami. Proof of Coral Gables residency is required.

Cast Your Ballot

Registered voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 3, for federal, state, county and municipal races and referendums.

 

The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot is Thursday, Oct. 22, at 5 p.m. Voters who plan to vote by mail are encouraged to submit their requests early and confirm that their information is up to date. 

Early voting takes place through Sunday, Nov. 1, with polling locations open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. including the Coral Gables Branch Library, 3443 Segovia St. 

Parks and Recreation - Excellence in Action

The City of Coral Gables Parks and Recreation Department recently earned reaccreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), marking its fifth successful accreditation process. The department achieved a score of 100%, demonstrating compliance with all applicable national standards for operations, programs and services. 

It is one of only 219 agencies out of the 10,000 agencies in the U.S. to have achieved CAPRA accreditation since 2001. Over the past 25 years, the department has upheld national standards and industry best practices while providing high-quality parks, facilities, programs and recreational services to the Coral Gables community.