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Santa Clara County DESJ Office of Disability Affairs

Information updated on Tuesday, April 30th 2024, 11:28
How to Contact the Provider
Address
CA
County
Santa Clara
Web
https://desj.santaclaracounty.gov/offices/office-disability-affairs
Services
Disability Awareness and Advocacy
Government Agencies

The County of Santa Clara, Office of Disability Affairs (ODA) is part of the Office of County Executive in the Division of Equity and Social Justice. As a local government policy office, ODA works to create bridges to communities in an effort to end ableism in Santa Clara County and influence others to do the same.

About ODA

The County of Santa Clara, Office of Disability Affairs (ODA) is part of the Office of County Executive in the Division of Equity and Social Justice. As a local government policy office, ODA works to create bridges to communities in an effort to end ableism in Santa Clara County and influence others to do the same.

Mission

The mission of the County of Santa Clara is to plan for the needs of a dynamic community, provide quality services, and promote a healthy, safe, and prosperous community for all. ODA supports the County mission by addressing systemic access barriers and promoting disability inclusion.

Vision

All people in Santa Clara County can participate equitably in every aspect of public and private life, with bodily autonomy and self-determination, and with nobody left behind. All bodies and minds are recognized as unique, essential, and whole. People with disabilities are integral community members.

Disability Community Advisory Group

 

The County of Santa Clara, with help from the World Institute on Disability (WID), is forming a Disability Community Advisory Group that will begin in January 2024.

In the course of participation in the Disability Community Advisory Group, members will:

  • Learn about and explore potential systems innovations to better address disability access and inclusion in Santa Clara County.
  • Help shape policy recommendations to send to the Office of Disability Affairs and/or other County leadership entities.
  • Provide other valuable contributions and support as needed.

Group members will participate in advisory meetings, subcommittees, and self-paced learning for a total estimated time commitment of 60 hours for the full year. Members will receive a $1,000 stipend for participation.