Purpose
The Commission on Persons With Disabilities advises the Mayor, City Council, department directors, and other boards and commissions on issues pertaining to the disability community in the City of Alameda. The Commission addresses a broad range of issues affecting the lives of people with disabilities and advises city officials on actions they can take to achieve an environment in which people with disabilities have equal access to programs, housing, facilities and services. To support the integration and participation of persons with disabilities, the Commission works to foster attitudes and promote behaviors that respect and value people with disabilities throughout the community.
Additional information on the application and appointment process is available here.
This commission meets on the second Wednesday of every other month at 6:30 pm. Please check City Calendar for dates and meeting agendas.
For 2025, the scheduled meeting dates are:
January 22, 2025 - 6:30 pm March 12, 2025 - 6:30 pm May 14, 2025 - 6:30 pm July 9, 2025 - 6:30 pm September 10, 2025 - 6:30 pm November 12, 2025 - 6:30 pm
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To find out more regarding the requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please see the official website.
For information on emergency preparedness for individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, please click on the link to access the webcast training "Feeling Safe, Being Safe" offered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
To forward information to Commissioners, please email disabilitycomm@alamedaca.gov or call or email Sarah Henry, City Staff Liaison, at 510-747-4714 or shenry@alamedaca.gov.
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