Santa Cruz County Commission on Disabilities

Santa Cruz County Commission on Disabilities The Santa Cruz County Commission on Disabilities is a pro-active advisory board that serves to insure equal access for persons with disabilities in our County.

In the late 1970's, the idea for the Commission on Disabilities evolved from local activist's efforts to improve access for people with physical disabilities in Santa Cruz County. This effort was embraced by the County Board of Supervisors and lead to the official establishment of the Commission in 1979. An ordinance was passed mandating that a Commission on Physical Disabilities be formed to serve as an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors on issues impacting persons with disabilities in Santa Cruz. After the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, the Commission's scope expanded to include all types of disabilities, including but not limited to mental and developmental. The purpose of the Commission is to review and make recommendations on the following:

Existing County policies that affect persons with disabilities including the County's Equal Employment Opportunity plan and personnel rules and job descriptions. Increasing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and working with the County to eliminate barriers, broaden disability awareness, and expand diverse opportunities for employment for persons with disabilities. Implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act to insure County compliance with federal regulations and to eliminate discrimination toward persons with disabilities. The Commission serves as your voice to our County leaders. Our vision is for all persons with disabilities to experience Santa Cruz County as a community free of barriers to independent living. Provisions for access to public places within the County to persons with disabilities. Services provided in the County to persons with disabilities and requests from those organizations seeking County assistance to serve persons with disabilities. Citizen complaints related to access and disability. Federal and state legislation affecting persons with disabilities.

04/19/2024

We have vacancies in all five districts of the County. So, please consider applying to be on the Commission.

08/16/2023
If you would like to report any path-of-travel hazards or accessibility issues, you can do so here:
08/09/2023

If you would like to report any path-of-travel hazards or accessibility issues, you can do so here:

Notify us of obstacles or hazards that may inhibit bike or pedestrian travel by using the RTC’s Hazard Report. These reports are forwarded to the appropriate local jurisdiction for action. Reports may be submitted at any time.

07/26/2023

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Santa Cruz Public Libraries are celebrating Disabilities Pride Month!
07/20/2023

Santa Cruz Public Libraries are celebrating Disabilities Pride Month!

Santa Cruz Public Libraries' website, online catalog, Santa Cruz history, community information

07/13/2023

Good Afternoon,

The Santa Cruz County Commission on Disabilities in collaboration with the Santa Cruz County Parks Department needs your help!

Our goal is to continuously enhance the quality and accessibility of the services we offer to our diverse community, and your feedback plays a crucial role in achieving this. Today, we kindly ask for your insights on changes that we are considering for Santa Cruz County pool programming.

As you may be aware, Siltanen Pool in Scotts Valley is not currently in use and Santa Cruz County Parks has agreed to provide programming there. We see this as an opportunity to introduce new, inclusive programming for the benefit of our community. One proposal under consideration is providing low stimulation hours at Siltanen Pool, inspired by the positive response to similar programming at Simpkins Pool.

Given the potential impact of this decision on our community, we are committed to making it based on the broadest possible range of perspectives and experiences. To this end, we would appreciate your feedback on this proposal including which days and times would be most useful.

Please feel free to share your thoughts, suggestions, or concerns by replying directly to commissions@santacruzcounty.us.

Thank you for taking the time to respond. Your insights are invaluable to our ongoing efforts to ensure our local pools are as accessible and welcoming as possible for Santa Cruz County residents with disabilities.

We look forward to your feedback.

06/06/2023

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701 Ocean Street, Room 30
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

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+18314542772

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