Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Council (ADAAC)

Duties, Responsibilities & Powers of ADAAC

The mission of the Albuquerque Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Council is to support
the civil rights of, and full integration into, Albuquerque community life for all people with
disabilities. View full Duties, Responsibilities & Powers document.

• View Ordinance 2-6-5-1 which establishes the City of Albuquerque's Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Council.
• View ADAAC Resolution NO. 2023-1 - Notice Requirements for 2025 Meetings of the Council - Amended Feb. 7, 2025.

1. The mayor shall appoint the Albuquerque Americans with Disabilities Act Council members subject to the advice and consent of the City Council. Both the Mayor and individual City Councilors may recommend potential Board members to the Mayor.
2. Albuquerque Americans with Disabilities Act Council members shall serve without compensation.
3. The Albuquerque Americans with Disabilities Act Council shall select, by majority vote, two of the appointees as the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the Council.

Americans with Disabilities Act

In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Albuquerque will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ADA Complaints

Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the City of Albuquerque is not accessible to people with disabilities should be directed to the Office of the ADA Coordinator at 505-768-3766 or [email protected].

If you feel the complaint has not been resolved through the informal process, a formal complaint may be filed. The formal complaint should be in writing or any other accessible medium and contain: contact information, a brief summary of the issue and how the informal complaint has not adequately resolved your concern.

The formal complaint should be submitted by the grievant and/or his/her representative as soon as possible but no later than 45 calendar days after the alleged violation or 10 days after the informal resolution has been closed.

Submit a Formal Complaint

Meetings Information

Dates: ADAAC generally meets the 1st Friday of every month. Meetings are open to the public.

Agendas will be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting. 

View Upcoming ADAAC Meetings & Agendas

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of Albuquerque, should contact the Office of the ADA Coordinator at 505-768-4684 as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.