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Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

Making sure the City is inclusive to people of all abilities through advocacy and education.

Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

What we do

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities houses the Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities and the Office of ADA Compliance. Both offices work to make Philadelphia a better place for people with disabilities.

The Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities:

  • Advocates for policies, programs, and systemic changes that maximize independence and community integration for Philadelphians with disabilities.
  • Provides resources and referrals to local organizations that support residents with disabilities.
  • Educates the community on the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and other laws that protect the civil rights of people with disabilities.

The Office of ADA Compliance:

  • Writes policies and procedures, and develops resources to ensure equal access to City-provided services, programs, and activities for people with disabilities.
  • Educates employees and City entities on disability-related laws.
  • Oversees the Philadelphia transition plan and structural access within City buildings.
  • Responds to grievances from residents with disabilities who feel discriminated against.

Together, these two offices help ensure those with disabilities have equal and equitable access to:

  • Employment opportunities.
  • Accessible and affordable housing.
  • Elementary and secondary education.
  • Health care.
  • Recreation, arts, and culture.
  • Government services and buildings.

Connect

Address
City Hall
Room 260D
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email ada.request@phila.gov

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Events

  • Oct
    6
    Minority Enterprise Development Week Session: Accessibility is Good for Business!
    10:00 am to 11:00 am
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscuyorjMrGNyN7_xv8huV2athQjelNGfZ

    Minority Enterprise Development Week Session: Accessibility is Good for Business!

    October 6, 2023
    10:00 am to 11:00 am, 1 hour
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscuyorjMrGNyN7_xv8huV2athQjelNGfZ
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    Register in advance for this meeting:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscuyorjMrGNyN7_xv8huV2athQjelNGfZ

    After registering,you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining themeeting.

    As a part of the39th Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, please join Philadelphia'sOffice of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion's Chief Equity Officer, JosiePickens and Executive Director of the Mayor's Office for People withDisabilities, Amy Nieves, for an engaging session on how accessibility is goodfor business.

    Attendees willlearn strategies and resources on how to bring equity into action throughaccessibility, to not only increase their equitable engagements and presence inthe community; but in how it is beneficial to your business as well.Philadelphia has the highest percentage of disabled residents of large UScities, at 16.9%.  Ensuring all people can access your business benefitseveryone, including your business!

    American SignLanguage and automatic closed captions will be provided, for reasonableaccommodation under the ADA or language interpretation, please make yourrequest by emailing Amy Nieves at Amy.Nieves@phila.gov no later thanSeptember 21, 2023.

  • Oct
    18
    Fall Public Meeting of the Mayor's Commission on People with Disabilities
    7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sfuGpqT4uHtGCapJD2A1QG4q3jBklpe9U

    Fall Public Meeting of the Mayor's Commission on People with Disabilities

    October 18, 2023
    7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, 2 hours
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sfuGpqT4uHtGCapJD2A1QG4q3jBklpe9U
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    Please join the Mayor's Commission on People with Disabilities for our Fall 2023 Public Meeting!
    Agenda to include:
    Updates from the Commission
    Upcoming election and voting resources and more! 

    ASL and Auto Captions will be provided for additional language access and or ADA accommodations please email Khalia Jackson at Khalia.Jackson@phila.gov by October 10, 2023. 

    Register in advance for this meeting:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sfuGpqT4uHtGCapJD2A1QG4q3jBklpe9U

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
  • Oct
    19
    Lunch time Conversation on Civic Engagement
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kf-yrrj0jHtQRKcemyOvudGzuwOyxjQBHh

    Lunch time Conversation on Civic Engagement

    October 19, 2023
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kf-yrrj0jHtQRKcemyOvudGzuwOyxjQBHh
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    Join The Arc of Philadelphia and the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities for a lunchtime conversation on civic engagement as we prepare for the upcoming election! 
    Agenda to include:
     *Voter Resources 
    *A highlight on civic engagement from the MOPD and the Commission 
    *Spotlight on how The Arc of Philadelphia focuses on civic engagement

    Don't forget the last day to register to vote in PA for the 2023 election is October 23, 2023!

    ASL and auto captions will be provided, for additional ADA accommodations or language access requests, please email Khalia Jackson at Khalia.Jackson@phila.gov by October 10, 2023.


    Register in advance for this meeting:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kf-yrrj0jHtQRKcemyOvudGzuwOyxjQBHh

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Staff

Name Job title Phone #
Adrienne Ewing Director of ADA Compliance
(215) 686-2194
Amy Nieves Executive Director
(215) 686-2162
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