Summary
The city's first-ever disability survey has gathered over 900 responses after pivoting from online collection to in-person, one-on-one outreach. An interim report goes to City Council, with a full report due in the spring to guide city departments on accessibility equity.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded with a one-time $60,000 contribution from the FY 25 budget.
Residents with disabilities, whose lived experience will directly inform city department policies and services.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities - Sep 10, 2026
The city's first-ever disability survey has gathered over 900 responses after pivoting from online collection to in-person, one-on-one outreach. An interim report goes to City Council, with a full report due in the spring to guide city departments on accessibility equity.
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities - May 14, 2026
The city's first real effort to gather data on the lived experiences of people with disabilities in Long Beach is about 450 surveys in, with a goal of 1,000 by June 30. Commissioners are personally staffing outreach events because in-person help works far better than QR codes. Gaps remain among seniors, hearing- and vision-impaired residents, and Latino and Asian-American communities.
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities - Mar 12, 2026
The survey launched January 15 but has had slow uptake. The commission approved staffing a booth at the Abilities Expo March 27-29 to boost responses, with fewer than a quorum of commissioners present at any time.
Equity and Human Relations Commission - Mar 4, 2026
The city's first-ever disability survey — 30 questions, about 12 minutes — is open through May 1, 2026, aiming to capture data on the estimated 46,000 working-age residents with disabilities so city policy can be built on evidence rather than reaction.
Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission - Feb 26, 2026
The city's first survey focused on people with disabilities is open through May 1, 2026, and will shape policies on accessibility, housing, health care, and employment — including planning for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics.
Ethics Commission - Feb 11, 2026
Long Beach has never collected real data on residents with disabilities. The new survey, open through May 1, will shape parks, public works, and accessibility policy — but reaching people who don't ride the bus or use city websites is the challenge.
Advisory Commission on Aging - Feb 11, 2026
The city is running its first comprehensive disability survey, funded with $60,000, to gather data on accessibility, employment, healthcare, and housing. It's open until May 1, 2026, and results will shape city policies and a first-ever State of Disability report.
Commission for Women and Girls - Jan 28, 2026
The city's first-ever disability-centered data collection project launched January 15. Anyone with a disability who lives, works, or spends time in Long Beach can take the 15-minute survey online, at any library, or by phone; results will inform city leaders and 2028 Paralympic planning.
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities - Special Meeting - Jan 8, 2026
The city's first-ever disability-centered data survey launches January 15 with a community celebration from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Long Beach Forward. The data will help the city and commission understand and serve the disability community.
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