Loading... Menu Main Menu Department of Public Works Disability Advisory Commission (DAC) You are here: ... Disability Advisory Commission (DAC) The City of Fresno, Disability Advisory Commission (DAC) was created to improve the quality of life for the disabled community in our area. The Commission will increase the public’s awareness of the strengths and successes of people with disabilities by actively participating in community activities and events which incorporate diverse perspectives. The DAC will work to ensure that all citizens with disabilities have equal access to resources and services that provide opportunities for education and employability. Goals To fulfill this vision, the DAC will: Create and partner with committees and advisory councils Establish a protocol and partnership for working with City of Fresno Departments Serve as a liaison to and seek partnerships with community organizations Actively communicate the success of the disabled community Work with City Council and the Mayor’s Office to advise the City on relevant policy issues Participate in community education and awareness events DAC Commission Members DAC Meetings ADA 30th Anniversary Celebration DAC Commission Members 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: Mary Beth Randall 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. Frances Reyes Acosta Extensive background working in Public Relations, Business Relations, and broadcasting. Dr. Jenelle Pitt Parker Associate Dean for the Kremen School of Education and Human Development at California State University, Fresno. Ken Elvington Vice-Chair Staff Service Manager for the California Department of Rehabilitation, an agency providing services to individuals with disabilities. Susan Coulter Chair Educational Services Director at Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center. Bill Hyatt Bill Hyatt has been part of the Fresno disability community since 1975 when he enrolled at Fresno State University. His first professional experience was working for the CAPH Independent Living Center. He briefly relocated to Modesto where he helped establish the Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living. After moving back to Fresno and briefly working for CAPH ILC, he went to work for Central Valley Regional Center until 2020 when he retired. Nicole Turpin Nicole Turpin is an experienced public servant with degrees in English, Africana Studies, and Public Administration. Department of Public Works Road Restrictions and Closures Featured Projects Director’s Message Developer Doorway Construction Engineering Division Land Development Sustainability Division Traffic Operations and Planning Streets and Landscape Maintenance Facilities Management Graffiti Abatement Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title VI Non-Discrimination Policy Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Disability Advisory Commission (DAC) DAC Bylaws DAC Achievement Awards DAC Meetings & Agendas ADA FAQs Accessible Fresno Small Business Initiative ADDRESS 2600 Fresno Street Room 4016 Fresno, CA 93721 (559) 621.CITY (2489) Department of Public Works Scott Mozier, PE Director (559) 621-8650 Email Us Shannon M. Mulhall, ADAC, NIC Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator (559) 621-8716 Voice (559) 621-8721 TTY (559) 457-1351 FAX E-Mail Selecteer een taal▼ Security & Privacy Policy | Internet Policy | Accessibility Policy | Staff | Staff E-Mail