The Mayor's Commission on Persons with Disabilities is an appointed group of individuals who are committed to promoting the total integration of persons with disabilities into all aspects of the community.

The purpose of the Commission is to:

• Advise the Mayor and City Council on matters affecting the disability community and act as the City's official advisory body for implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Review and comment on City policies, programs and actions that affect persons with disabilities, including the City's ADA Transition Plan.
• Render advice and assistance to other City boards and commissions, to City staff and to private agencies on matters affecting persons with disabilities.
• Participate at the local, state and national levels in the advancement of disability rights.

Meetings Location & Schedule: The MCPD meets on the 2nd Monday of each month from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. All meetings are in City Hall Hearing Room Three (Adjacent to 14th Street Entrance) except as rescheduled for City holidays.

Oakland City Hall
One Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
For information contact:
Adriana Mitchell, ADA Programs Assistant
Voice: (510) 238-5219
TTY: (510) 238-2007

The Mayor's Commission on Persons with Disabilities, with the Commission on Aging and the Center for Independent Living, is in the process of conducting a Survey of Service for People with Disabilities and Older Adults in the City of Oakland. We are collecting information about the types of services people with disabilities and older adults use, the quality of services received, and the unmet need of these groups. Please take a moment to fill out our survey:

Survey – English (word) | Survey – Spanish (pdf) | Survey – Chinese (pdf)

You can return the completed form to:

City of Oakland ADA Programs Division
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 3rd Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
FAX: (510) 238-3304
adaprograms@oaklandnet.com

If you require assistance completing this form or to request this document in an alternative format, please contact:

Adriana Mitchell
ADA Administrative Assistant II
Voice: (510) 238-5219
TTY: (510) 238-2007

The information you provide will be used to better inform policy makers and to improve services. Thank you!

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