Commission on Persons With Disabilities

Purpose

The Commission on Persons with Disabilities advises the Mayor, City Council, department directors, and other City boards and commissions on issues pertaining to the disability community in Alameda. This includes creating an environment in which community members with disabilities have equal access to programs, housing, facilities, and services, and helping foster attitudes and behaviors that respect and value persons with disabilities.


You can learn more about this work on the webpage, Making Alameda Accessible.

Residents of Alameda are invited to submit applications online or you can download the application(PDF, 188KB) to file with the City Clerk’s office via hand delivery or mail (2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 380, Alameda, CA 94501), via email (clerk@alamedaca.gov) or via fax (510-865-4048).

 

Applications are valid for one year. Applicants are considered for any vacancies which occur during the year their application is valid. If you remain interested in serving and are not appointed within a year of submitting your application, please be sure to submit a new, updated application.  

Read additional information on the application and appointment process.

 

 

 

 

Members First Appointment Current Term Expires
Katy Beehler September 21, 2021 June 30, 2027
Michelle Knoedler November 4, 2025 June 30, 2029
John Lipp April 1, 2025 June 30, 2029
Kathleen Bonsmith July 18, 2023 June 30, 2027
Jane Schmitz September 06, 2022 June 30, 2026
Allison Mullings October 20, 2020 June 30, 2028
Julie Lyons July 1, 2025 June 30, 2029

 

This commission meets on the second Wednesday of every other month at 6:30 pm. The Commission does not meet during the summer. Please check City Calendar for dates and meeting agendas. 

For 2026, the scheduled meeting dates are:

January 14, 2026 - 6:30 pm
March 11, 2026 - 6:30 pm
May 13, 2026 - 6:30 pm
August 12, 2026 - 6:30 pm
October 14, 2026 - 6:30 pm
December 9, 2026 - 6:30 pm

 

Click here to view all City meeting agendas, minutes, and videos.

To find out more regarding the requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please see the official website.

To forward information to Commissioners, please call or email Lilian Jewell, ADA Coordinator, at 510-747-7961 or ada@alamedaca.gov.

For information on emergency preparedness for individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, please watch this video from FEMA, "Preparing Makes Sense", or this written resource, "Emergency Preparedness Guide (2024)" offered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). 

Contact Us

Phone

510-747-7961

Email

ada@alamedaca.gov

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