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The Department on Disability, on behalf of the City of Los Angeles, is committed to ensuring full access to employment, programs, facilities and services; through strategic management and partnership education, advocacy, training, research and improved service delivery; for the benefit of persons with disabilities, providers of essential resources and policymakers.
If you have any questions, concerns, experience difficulty accessing information, or would like to request information in an accessible alternative format, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can send an email to DOD.Contact@lacity.org or fill out our contact form. We appreciate your feedback and inquiries!
Latest News & Resources
Celebrating 35 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
In honor of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Los Angeles Department on Disability is sharing stories, art, and reflections that honor the Disability Pride movement and the people behind it.
Explore:
- The history and impact of the ADA over the past 35 years
- A special interview with disability rights photographer Tom Olin
- Community partners advancing accessibility and inclusion
- The ADA 35 Art Showcase featuring local artists
Visit the ADA 35th Anniversary Webpage.
Celebrate Equity through Access with us as we uplift the legacy and future of disability rights.
Interest Survey to Increase Resources for Emergency Preparedness
The Department on Disability wants to know what support people with disabilities may need during a power outage.
Your input is important if you or someone in your household has a disability, or relies on medical equipment that needs power. Your feedback will let us know how you are prepared for power outages, and how we may be able to help.
Notice of Class Action Lawsuit
- Griffin v. City of Los Angeles Notice of Class Action Lawsuit (English - opens in new window)
- Griffin v. Ciudad de Los Ángeles Aviso de Demanda Colectiva (Español – se abre en una nueva ventana)
Housing Listings Guide for People with Disabilities
The Housing Listings Guide for People with Disabilities was developed to empower individuals with disabilities to search for affordable and accessible housing. The listing guide provides an overview of housing and sheltering resources located in the Los Angeles area. The listings, organizations and rental properties listed on the following pages are privately-owned and managed, and not affiliated with the City of Los Angeles, Department on Disability. If you are interested in obtaining more information on a specific unit, you must apply or contact the management agents.
Accessibility Services for Voters with Disabilities
Los Angeles County, the largest election jurisdiction in the nation, is responsible for conducting elections to nearly 5.4 million registered voters. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has been working to improve the voting experience and focusing on providing choices to make voting a convenient, accessible and secure experience for all voters by using fewer pieces of equipment and upgrading features into one single device - the “BALLOT MARKING DEVICE” (BMD). For more information, please visit the Accessibility Services for Voters with Disabilities web page.
Accessible Parking Zones and Sidewalks
On January 24, 2017 the Los Angeles City Council adopted the Phase 1 Program for Accessible Parking Zone's (APZ's). The Phase 1 Program generally restricts the placement of APZ’s to corner locations to serve the entire block. Residents and businesses may submit a request for an APZ investigation for corner locations. For more information, please visit the Accessible Parking Zones web page.
ADA Compliance Officer Contact
Matan Koch, ADA Compliance Officer for the City of Los Angeles and Director of the Disability Access and Services Division, is responsible for overseeing compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and advancing equitable access to City programs, services, and activities for individuals with disabilities.
Email: dod.contact@lacity.org
Phone Number: (213) 202-2764
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities.
Disaster Response & Recovery
Up-to-date information and resources are available here for those impacted by the emergency: recovery.lacity.gov.
For life threatening emergencies and to report downed power lines, call 911.