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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
	Phone: (215) 686-2798

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City Resource Groups provide professional development and networking opportunities to City of Philadelphia employees

February 28, 2023

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Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities Releases New Guiding Principles

February 1, 2023

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2022 Year in Review for Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

December 29, 2022

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Events

Jun

5

Event

Disability Pride Week!

All Day

Event

Disability Pride Week!

June 5, 2023
All Day

Check out more details up to date information at: Annual Disability Pride Week in Philly — Disability Pride PA
June 5- Flag Raising Kick Off at 3pm @City Hall on the North Apron. Music, Poetry, Guest Speakers, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Giveaway!
June 6- Karaoke Block Party with the Inglis Innovation Center 2 - 6 PM
June 7- Microaggressions & Cartoon Workshop with WendyEV at Liberty Resources at 2pm - Separate Registration required.
June 8- Disability Pride takes on Nature! Bring your cameras for a Video Scavenger Hunt along the Delaware River Trail at 11am.
June 8- Meet & Mingle with Liberty Resources @ 5 PM.
June 9- A Laughing Lunch hosted by Highmark Wholecare at Liberty Resources @1 - 3 PM. Comedian Gab Bonesso will perform, box lunch will be provided.
June 10- Parade kicks off at 11 AM at City Hall’s North Apron.
June 10- Festival 11 - 4 PM on the 1600 Block of the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Food trucks by: Waffles Philly, I&V Delights, A Taste of Philly, Kandy Ices, Byz Empire.
Live Music by Gooch and the Motion, Black Cat Habitat, Ryan Gilfillian, & Funkitorium with Esther Gillyard.
Giveaways, Raffle prizes, Games for all ages, Resource Tables, Photo Ops, Community, FUN
June 7-10- Justin Dart Wheelchair Artifact Talks at the National Constitution Center (schedule on their website)

The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council funded in part the access needs of this project through the Golden Opportunity grant.

Jun

6

Event

Disability Pride Week!

All Day

Event

Disability Pride Week!

June 6, 2023
All Day

Jun

7

Event

ADA Unit Presentation and mini-Tour at City Hall

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Event

ADA Unit Presentation and mini-Tour at City Hall

June 7, 2023
11:00 am to 12:30 pm, 2 hours

The Mayor’s Office For People With Disabilities Invites The Community to a Presentation On the ADA Unit Project in Honor of Disability Pride Week 2023!
We invite thecommunity to attend a presentation on all of the accomplishments with the ADAUnit Project. There will be a mini tourof new accessible signage as well. ASL and CART will be provided. Details available below:
June 7^th
11am to 12:30pm
City Hall – 2^nd Floor (Northeast entrance)
The Mayor’s Reception Room
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Accommodation requests can be submitted to adrienne.ewing@phila.gov no later than June 2^nd

Jun

8

Event

Disability Pride Week!

All Day

Event

Disability Pride Week!

June 8, 2023
All Day

Check out more directly at Annual Disability Pride Week in Philly — Disability Pride PA
June 5- Flag Raising Kick Off at 3pm @City Hall on the North Apron. Music, Poetry, Guest Speakers, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Giveaway!
June 6- Karaoke Block Party with the Inglis Innovation Center 2 - 6 PM
June 7- Microaggressions & Cartoon Workshop with WendyEV at Liberty Resources at 2pm - Separate Registration required.
June 8- Disability Pride takes on Nature! Bring your cameras for a Video Scavenger Hunt along the Delaware River Trail at 11am.
June 8- Meet & Mingle with Liberty Resources @ 5 PM.
June 9- A Laughing Lunch hosted by Highmark Wholecare at Liberty Resources @1 - 3 PM. Comedian Gab Bonesso will perform, box lunch will be provided.
June 10- Parade kicks off at 11 AM at City Hall’s North Apron.
June 10- Festival 11 - 4 PM on the 1600 Block of the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Food trucks by: Waffles Philly, I&V Delights, A Taste of Philly, Kandy Ices, Byz Empire.
Live Music by Gooch and the Motion, Black Cat Habitat, Ryan Gilfillian, & Funkitorium with Esther Gillyard.
Giveaways, Raffle prizes, Games for all ages, Resource Tables, Photo Ops, Community, FUN
June 7-10- Justin Dart Wheelchair Artifact Talks at the National Constitution Center (schedule on their website)

The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council funded in part the access needs of this project through the Golden Opportunity grant.

Jun

9

Event

Disability Pride Week!

All Day

Event

Disability Pride Week!

June 9, 2023
All Day

Check out more directly at Annual Disability Pride Week in Philly — Disability Pride PA
June 5- Flag Raising Kick Off at 3pm @City Hall on the North Apron. Music, Poetry, Guest Speakers, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Giveaway!
June 6- Karaoke Block Party with the Inglis Innovation Center 2 - 6 PM
June 7- Microaggressions & Cartoon Workshop with WendyEV at Liberty Resources at 2pm - Separate Registration required.
June 8- Disability Pride takes on Nature! Bring your cameras for a Video Scavenger Hunt along the Delaware River Trail at 11am.
June 8- Meet & Mingle with Liberty Resources @ 5 PM.
June 9- A Laughing Lunch hosted by Highmark Wholecare at Liberty Resources @1 - 3 PM. Comedian Gab Bonesso will perform, box lunch will be provided.
June 10- Parade kicks off at 11 AM at City Hall’s North Apron.
June 10- Festival 11 - 4 PM on the 1600 Block of the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Food trucks by: Waffles Philly, I&V Delights, A Taste of Philly, Kandy Ices, Byz Empire.
Live Music by Gooch and the Motion, Black Cat Habitat, Ryan Gilfillian, & Funkitorium with Esther Gillyard.
Giveaways, Raffle prizes, Games for all ages, Resource Tables, Photo Ops, Community, FUN
June 7-10- Justin Dart Wheelchair Artifact Talks at the National Constitution Center (schedule on their website)

The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council funded in part the access needs of this project through the Golden Opportunity grant.

Jun

10

Event

Disability Pride Week!

All Day

Event

Disability Pride Week!

June 10, 2023
All Day

Check out more directly at Annual Disability Pride Week in Philly — Disability Pride PA
June 5- Flag Raising Kick Off at 3pm @City Hall on the North Apron. Music, Poetry, Guest Speakers, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Giveaway!
June 6- Karaoke Block Party with the Inglis Innovation Center 2 - 6 PM
June 7- Microaggressions & Cartoon Workshop with WendyEV at Liberty Resources at 2pm - Separate Registration required.
June 8- Disability Pride takes on Nature! Bring your cameras for a Video Scavenger Hunt along the Delaware River Trail at 11am.
June 8- Meet & Mingle with Liberty Resources @ 5 PM.
June 9- A Laughing Lunch hosted by Highmark Wholecare at Liberty Resources @1 - 3 PM. Comedian Gab Bonesso will perform, box lunch will be provided.
June 10- Parade kicks off at 11 AM at City Hall’s North Apron.
June 10- Festival 11 - 4 PM on the 1600 Block of the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Food trucks by: Waffles Philly, I&V Delights, A Taste of Philly, Kandy Ices, Byz Empire.
Live Music by Gooch and the Motion, Black Cat Habitat, Ryan Gilfillian, & Funkitorium with Esther Gillyard.
Giveaways, Raffle prizes, Games for all ages, Resource Tables, Photo Ops, Community, FUN
June 7-10- Justin Dart Wheelchair Artifact Talks at the National Constitution Center (schedule on their website)

The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council funded in part the access needs of this project through the Golden Opportunity grant.

Jul

24

Event

Mayor's Commission on People with Disabilities Public Meeting

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvceupqzkqH9KU3MC4_-w2zhTr8iqqPZuj
Event

Mayor's Commission on People with Disabilities Public Meeting

July 24, 2023
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, 2 hours

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvceupqzkqH9KU3MC4_-w2zhTr8iqqPZuj
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Please register in advance here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvceupqzkqH9KU3MC4_-w2zhTr8iqqPZuj

Please join the Mayor's Commission for the next Public Meeting celebrating the 33rd Anniversary of the ADA!

Agenda to include:
- Updates from the Commission
- Spotlight on New Staff member
- Upcoming events
- Celebration of the ADA and more!
Auto captions and ASL will be provided. For any additional language access or ADA Accommodations please email ADA.Request@phila.gov no later than July 18, 2023.