Commission on Persons With Disabilities

The Commission on Persons with Disabilities has an opening and we strongly encourage self-advocates to apply:
Online: https://www.alamedaca.gov/GOVERNMENT/Boards-Commissions/Online-Application 
Email: clerk@alamedaca.gov
Phone: 510-747-4800 

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.

 

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Residents of Alameda are invited to submit applications online or you can download here(PDF, 188KB) and 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.  

 

Additional information on the application and appointment process is available here.  

 

 

 

Members First Appointment Current Term Expires
Arnold Brililnger September 1, 2015 June 30, 2019
Lisa Hall September 20, 2016 June 30, 2021
Elizabeth Kenny June 17, 2014 June 30, 2022
Jennifer Linton November 03, 2015 June 30, 2019
Leslie Morrison June 19, 2018 June 30, 2022
Jennifer Roloff January 2, 2018 June 30, 2021
VACANT   June 30, 2024

 

This commission meets every other month at 6:30 pm at City Hall in Council Chambers. Please check City Calendar for dates and meeting agendas. For 2020, the scheduled meeting dates will be:

  • January 8, 2020
  • March 11, 2020 
  • May 13, 2020
  • July 8, 2020
  • September 9, 2020
  • November 18, 2020

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.

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). 

Click here to view all City meeting agendas, minutes, and video by date.

 

Contact Us

Phone

510-747-4714

Email

shenry@alamedaca.gov

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