Accessibility Advisory Board
NOTE: Board meetings are now held the first Thursday of each month from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the board is holding a Special Meeting from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 8680 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123. This meeting is in-person only.
Special Meeting Location: SDGE 8680 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123
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The Accessibility Advisory Board typically meets monthly on the first Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The board is dark in August for the 2026 year.
2026 meeting dates: Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, (changes to 1st Thursday) July 2, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3.
Please contact 619-236-5979 or ADACompliance@sandiego.gov if you need an accommodation, including communication in an alternative format.
Mission Statement
Inspiring and promoting effective solutions to achieve universal accessibility for all.
Duties and Functions
The Accessibility Advisory Board was established to:
- Advise the Mayor and City Council on policies and issues relating to accessibility.
- Advise the Mayor and City Council regarding City compliance with federal, state, and local disability and access codes, rules, regulations, and laws.
- Make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council for improving communications between the disabled community and City government.
- Perform accessibility studies and surveys as requested by the Mayor or City Council.
- Provide an annual report to the Mayor and City Council detailing the activities and recommendations of the Board.
Composition
The nine-member board is comprised of:
- Five persons who have expertise in the Americans with Disabilities Act or disability services
- Two city-at-large members
- One member with professional experience in a tourist-serving industry
- One member certified as a state of California Access Specialist (CASp) under title 21, division 1, chapter 1, subchapter 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations
To view the municipal code language for the Accessibility Advisory Board, scroll to section §26.34 Accessibility Advisory Board on page 25.
Agendas
2026 Meeting Agendas
- November 10, 2026, Agenda
- November 5, 2026, Agenda - adjourned
- October 1, 2026, Agenda
- Item 5 Attachments
- September 3, 2026, Draft Board response to City’s response dated May 12, 2026
- May 12, 2026, City Communications Department response: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2026-05/200512-response-letter_accessibility-advisory-board-font-recommendation.pdf
- March 11, 2026, Board request for City adoption of Atkinson Hyperlegible Font: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2026-03/260311-atkinson-hyperlegible-as-city-standard-font_0.pdf
- Item 5 Attachments
- ADJOURNED due to lack of quorum September 3, 2026, Agenda
- Item 4 Attachments
- September 3, 2026, Draft Board response to City’s response dated May 12, 2026
- May 12, 2026, City Communications Department response: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2026-05/200512-response-letter_accessibility-advisory-board-font-recommendation.pdf
- March 11, 2026, Board request for City adoption of Atkinson Hyperlegible Font: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2026-03/260311-atkinson-hyperlegible-as-city-standard-font_0.pdf
- Item 4 Attachments
- MEETING ADJOURNED July 2, 2026, Agenda
- Adjournment - June 10, 2026
- May 13, 2026, Agenda
- April 8, 2026, Agenda
- March 11, 2026, Agenda
- February 11, 2026, ADOURNED