Accessibility Advisory Board

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Mission Statement
Duties and Functions
Composition
Agendas and Minutes

The meeting scheduled for Oct. 9 was canceled.

The next meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Note: meetings may end early or late)

Address: Civic Center Plaza: 1200 Third Avenue, Fourth Floor Conference Room, San Diego, CA 92101

To provide public comment online, CLICK HERE.

The Accessibility Advisory Board typically meets monthly on the second Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The board is typically dark in August and December.

2024 Meeting Dates: Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 5 (note this is the first Wednesday), July 10, Sept. 11, Oct. 9 and Nov. 13.

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.

Accessibility Board Bylaws