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Office for People with Disabilities

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

Office for People with Disabilities

What we do

The Office for People with Disabilities (OPD) 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 commission:

  • 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

July 26, 2024

Celebrating 34 years of the ADA

As we commemorate this milestone, we honor the progress made and reaffirm our dedication to advancing the rights and freedoms of people with disabilities, continuing to strive for a more accessible and inclusive future for all.

Visit ada.gov

Announcements

Take our Disability Access Survey

The OPD Disability Access Survey is still available. The survey addresses access to resources in your neighborhood. Our office values your input on making the city of Philadelphia a better place.

Stay connected

Sign up with OPD and receive periodic resources, announcements, and our newsletter.

Events

Nothing from December 11, 2024 to March 11, 2025.

Staff

Name Job title Phone #
Julian Gavino ADA Coordinator
(215) 873-3914
Khalia Jackson Constituent Services Administrator
(215) 686-2798
Adrienne Moore Executive Director
(215) 686-2194
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