City of Fresno, Disability Advisory Commission (DAC)
  
     
 

Mayor Ashley Swearengin and Robert Hand, Chair, Disability Advisory Commission



City of Fresno, Disability Advisory Commission (DAC)

The photograph above shows Mayor Ashley Swearengin meeting with Mr. Robert Hand, the Chair of the City of Fresno Disability Advisory Commission (DAC). The Mayor affirmed the importance of the Commission’s charge to advise the Mayor, City Council and staff on issues affecting persons with disabilities and seek avenues for improving services for people with disabilities in the larger community. The Mayor also expressed her appreciation for the service of the Commissioners.

The DAC is a seven-member body made up of community leaders appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council; five of the seven members must be persons with disabilities. The current Commission represents many years of professional work and personal experience with a range of disabilities. It includes:

  • Ms. Michelle Bronson, Executive Director of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center.
  • Mr. Robert Hand, Chair, Executive Director of the Resources for Independence, Central Valley (formerly the Center for Independent Living (CIL) Fresno.
  • Dr. Jenelle Pitt, an assistant professor in California State University, Fresno's nationally-recognized Rehabilitation Counseling Program
  • Ms. Mary Beth Randall is a Board Member of the Guide Dog Users of California and member of the California Council of the Blind and the American Council of the Blind.
  • Mr. Ron Sheppard is the Section 504 Coordinator and Director of Home Hospital Instruction for the Fresno Unified School District.
  • Ms. Rachelle Taylor, a student at the San Joaquin Valley College of Law and a clerk with the Sutton Hatmaker Law Corporation.
  • Dr. Dorothy Young, a professional psychologist and occupational therapist.
  • Mr. Carlos Duarte is an ex officio member. He is an ADA transportation specialist with Fresno Area Express.

The Commission meetings are held on the second Monday of most months, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm in City Council Chambers. Please note that there are no regularly scheduled meetings in July or November. All are welcome to attend. For information about past meetings or upcoming agendas, please see below.


                                                   ANNOUNCEMENTS

Call for Nominations

City of Fresno Disability Advisory Commission (DAC)

Achievement Award


The Disability Advisory Commission is accepting nominations for its 2010 Achievement Award. The DAC Achievement Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have improved the quality of life of residents or visitors with disabilities in the City of Fresno. This year, the nomination process coincides with the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Please fill out a nomination form. For an alternative format, or more information, please contact Elizabeth Kunz, ADA Coordinator, at: 559-621-8716 (v), 559-627-8721 (TTY), 559-457-1051 (FAX) or Elizabeth.Kunz@fresno.gov. Nominations will be accepted through August 20, 2010.



2010 DAC Meetings

January 11, 2010 Agenda
January 11, 2010 Minutes

February 8, 2010 Agenda
February 8, 2010 Minutes

March 8, 2010 Agenda
March 8, 2010 Minutes 

April 12, 2010 Agenda
April 12, 2010 Unapproved Minutes

May 10, 2010 Agenda
May 10, 2010 Unapproved Minutes

June 8, 2010 Agenda
June 8, 2010 Unapproved Minutes

NO MEETING IN JULY

August 9, 2010 Agenda

September 13, 2010

October 11, 2010

NO MEETING IN NOVEMBER

December 13, 2010


2009 DAC Meetings

December 14, 2009 Agenda
December 14, 2009 Minutes

October 12, 2009 Agenda
October 12, 2009 Minutes

September 14, 2009 Agenda
September 14, 2008 Minutes

July 13, 2009 Agenda
July 13, 2009 Minutes

June 8, 2009 Agenda
June 8, 2009 Minutes

May 11, 2009 Agenda
May 11, 2009 Minutes

April 13, 2009 Agenda
April 13, 2009 Minutes

March 9, 2009 Agenda
March 9, 2009 Minutes

February 9, 2009 Agenda
February 9, 2009 Minutes

January 12, 2009  Agenda
January 12, 2009 Minutes

December 8, 2008 Agenda
December 8, 2008 Minutes

October 27, 2008 Agenda
October 27, 2008 Minutes

September 29, 2008 Agenda
September 29, 2008 Minutes

August 4, 2008 Agenda
August 4, 2008 Minutes

July 30, 2008 Agenda
July 30, 2008 Minutes

Documents
ADA Resource List for the City of Fresno
City of Fresno, ADA Grievance Procedure
City of Fresno, Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act
DAC Bylaws
DAC Vision, Mission and Goals
Draft Amendment of the Current 2025 Fresno General Plan
Policy Regarding Sidewalks on Private Streets
Facilities Transition Plan PowerPoint Presentation
FAX Eligibility Appeals Process - Proposed Change
Handy Ride Eligibility Appeals Process
Memorandum Distribution of Draft Sidewalk
General plan Policy Request for Review and Comment
Public Relations/Outreach Task Force Report
Roundabout Presentation
Universally Accessible Park (UAP) Fact Sheet
Western Regional Disability Conference Call for Papers