AMERICANS WITH DISABILITES ACT ADVISORY COMMISSION

The purpose of the American's With Disabilities Act Advisory Commission is to:

  • Review the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to maintain a clear and comprehensive understanding of federal legislation addressing all forms of discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability.
  • Make recommendations to the mayor and assembly for the adoption, change or repeal of municipal laws, rules, regulations, restrictions or other matters affecting the individuals with disabilities community.
  • Act in an advisory capacity to the mayor and the assembly in matters of policy concerning implementation by the municipality of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Report at least annually to the mayor and the assembly on individuals with disabilities issues and progress in relevant areas such as employment and public and private accommodations.
  • Identify municipal facilities and employment procedures that require modifications and advise the mayor and assembly of those issues.
  • Undertake efforts to open and maintain channels of communication with those with disabilities and to periodically hold hearings on matters of importance to that community, the Municipality of Anchorage, and the local government.
  • Carry out educational and public relations programs designed to create public awareness. Perform such other powers and duties as the assembly may refer from time to time.
MEETINGS

The ADA Commission meets monthly. 

The next meeting is April 30, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission office at City Hall, 632 West 6th Avenue, Suite 110, or online via Teams:

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Meeting ID: 226 576 673 547

Passcode: ru26Z6gM

​COMMISSIONERS

The Commission consists of seven members, with three members from disability organizations and four members of the community.  The Commissioners volunteer their time to serve and educate the community; set annual goals; and present reports to the Assembly and Mayor.

  • April White (Term Expire Date: 10/17/2026)
  • Dean Paul (Term Expire Date: 10/17/2026)
  • Jessica Oswald (Term Expire Date: 10/17/2027)
  • Onome Okurume (Term Expire Date: 10/17/2027)
  • Ryan DiGiovanni (Term Expire Date: 10/17/2025)
  • Krystal Blair (Term Expire Date: 10/17/2025)
  • Ric Nelson (Term Expire Date: 10/17/2025)​




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