City-County Task Force on Disabilities Advocacy & Inclusion Committee - 8/10/26

The City-County Task Force on Disabilities Advocacy & Inclusion Committee met on August 10, 2026, focusing primarily on improving access to resources and information for people with disabilities in Pittsburgh. The committee discussed developing a user-friendly resource guide consolidating existing services, events, and accessibility information, with an emphasis on physical accessibility at venues and events. They explored leveraging existing apps like Roll Mobility and AXS Map for crowd-sourced accessibility data rather than creating new tools. The group also considered educational campaigns about support service providers' rights and discussed coordination with public transportation to improve communication and accommodations. Plans were made to form a subcommittee to research technology solutions and to hold an in-person meeting in October to further these efforts. No specific procurement contracts or budget allocations were mentioned, but the committee indicated intentions to seek grant funding to support accessibility initiatives.