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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!

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Latest News & Resources

City of Los Angeles Commission on Disability banner promoting a public hearing for the Citywide ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Update on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The banner invites the public to learn more and share public comment. Images show a service dog, an accessible parking sign, Griffith Observatory and the Downtown Los Angeles skyline, and a wheelchair user playing basketball.

Upcoming Public Hearing on the 2026 Citywide ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan

The City of Los Angeles Commission on Disability will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to gather public input on the Citywide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.
Members of the public are invited to share their experiences with the accessibility of City programs, services, activities, facilities, communications, and information. You can participate in the hearing or submit written public comment in advance.

Learn more about the September 17 Public Hearing and how to participate!

Share Your Input on Accessibility in Los Angeles

The public hearing is one part of the City of Los Angeles' public input process for the Citywide ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.

You can also share your experiences with the accessibility of City programs, services, activities, facilities, communications, and information by completing the Citywide ADA Public Input Survey. Your feedback will help the City identify accessibility barriers, understand what is working well, and prioritize improvements.

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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

The ADA Compliance Officer for the City of Los Angeles 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.