Resources

State agencies that have been granted $150,000 non-IT service contract approval exemption by the Department of General Services (DGS) are required to conduct an audit of their contracting program using DGS’ Audit Guide and submit their final report to the department every three years per Public Contract Code (PCC) section 10351.

Strategies to reduce electricity use during an Energy Event Day peak period

Check out California Commission on Disability Access's Finalized 2024 - 2025 Strategic Goals!

Find the 2024 Webinar Collaboration Series with Pacific ADA Center recordings and resources here!

Access the CCDA 2025 Lunch and Learn Webinar Series event recordings and resources all in one place!

City and county offices can locate the model informational notice provided by DSA that is required to be distributed to business license and commercial building permit applicants.

The Access Code Collaborative (ACC) works cooperatively with DSA to offer input and feedback regarding amendments to the accessibility regulations of the California Building Code.

Learn about the role of the DSA in proposing changes to the building code regulations related to access compliance for public buildings, public accommodations, commercial buildings and public housing.

Locate reference materials on the application and use of the accessibility provisions of the California Building Code (CBC) for state and local government buildings and facilities, privately owned public accommodations and commercial facilities, and public housing.

Learn about resources from state agencies regarding disability access compliance for businesses and consumers. 

Trained Building Code Officials and Building Inspectors can access a reference guide to help assist them with no-site inspection of accessibility features and construction elements affecting accessibility compliance.

Learn how DSA performs accessibility reviews of public K-12 schools, community colleges, essential services buildings and other state-funded construction.

Guide to Ensure People with Disabilities and Individuals with Access and Functional Needs Can be Served Equitably at Cooling Centers

Overview of the Real Property Services Section Acquisition Process.

ADA Compliance is important and crucial for accessibility, compliance for an existing building can be additionally challenging.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) calls for every public entity that employs 50 or more persons to designate at least one employee to coordinate its efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under the ADA (Regulation §35.107). The State entity must make the name, office address, and telephone number of the ADA Coordinator readily available to all interested individuals.

Access the Administrative Law Judge Annual Training list of sessions and presenters.

Access information for Administrative Records Payments

Access archived documents for the Special Education Advisory Committee

The General Public may view tentatively scheduled meetings for the Public Works Contract Arbitration (PWCA) Committee, and access present and past agendas and meeting minutes. 

The party that filed a Request for Due Process (often called a "complaint") may add more claims or add more facts to the original complaint. If a party wants to include more claims or facts in the complaint, they must send OAH a "Motion to Amend the Complaint."  This section contains a sample of how some judges have ruled on motions to amend complaints.

View Annual Adjustments to SFP Grants.

View all the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA) Annual Reports to California State Legislature

Stakeholders can view information on the history of the Applications Received Beyond Bond Authority list, submittal requirements and other related resources.