ADA Compliance and Accessibility (Office of)
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Accessibility Advisory Board
The next regular meeting will be ONLINE! June 4, 2020, at 1:00 PM *Note new start time*
Public Comment for both non-agenda and agenda items must be submitted using this webform no later than 4:00 p.m. the day prior (Wednesday June 3) in order to be eligible to be read into the record. All comments are limited to 200 words.
If you wish to submit written materials for submission into the record or have an attachment to your comment, you may send it to [email protected] and it will be distributed to board members in accordance with the deadlines described above.
The public may view the meetings on the City's Public Meetings Live YouTube channel at the time of the meeting.
- The Accessibility Advisory Board typically meets bimonthly on the first Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, 1200 Third Avenue, 4th floor, San Diego, CA 92101. (map and directions to Civic Center Plaza)
- 2020 Meeting Dates: January 9, March 5, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, November 4.
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All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Please contact 619-236-5979 or [email protected] if you need an accommodation, including communication in an alternative format.
- Meeting agendas will be posted on this web page at least 72 hours prior to all regularly scheduled meetings.
Mission Statement
Inspiring and promoting effective solutions to achieve universal accessibility for all.
Duties and Functions
The Accessibility Advisory Board was estiblished 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 and Minutes
Meeting Agendas
2020
- 30th Street ADA Parking Presentation
- Chair's Presentation - Accessibility Advisory Board Budget Presentation
Presentation - County of San Diego Christy Patch AFN COVID Response Presentation
Special Meeting Agenda - February 5, 2020
2019
(September meeting adjourned)
(Accessibility Advisory Board Dark in August)
(July meeting adjourned)
(May meeting adjourned)
(April meeting adjourned)
Meeting Minutes
2019 and earlier meeting minutes
Official meeting minutes are posted after board approval.
2020
2019
(May meeting adjourned)
(April meeting adjourned)