Robert Hernandez, the City of Colorado Springs’ Human Resources Accessibility Manager, has been appointed by Governor Polis to the state's Subcommittee on Physical and Programmatic Basic Access Within State and Local Government for Persons with Disabilities. He will help study and make recommendations on issues to ensure people with disabilities have access to the services they need, can effectively participate in public discussions, can be employed by governmental agencies, and can run for and effectively serve in elected positions.