Washington State’s Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment (GCDE) promotes equality, opportunity, independence and full participation in life for people with disabilities. Its members represent a wide range of constituent groups, geographical perspectives, ethnic origins and cultural heritage.
The Accessible Community Advisory Committees (ACAC) Act was promoted by the Legislature to help communities be more welcoming and inclusive for persons with disabilities and to promote and provide equal access to the opportunities available to others. Their participation enriches communities, enhances the strength of the diversity of a community and contributes toward the economic vitality of a community.
Read about the ACAC's first steps from the
May County Connections NewsletterOPENINGS ON COUNTY ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEEFirst application review is February 16, 2024
Walla Walla County is accepting applications for Accessible Communities Advisory Committee (ACAC). Walla Walla and Columbia Counties have formed a dual-County Accessible Communities Advisory Committee. ACAC is looking for broad representation of all disabilities. Additional details can be found below.
Press Release ApplicationWalla Walla County envisions the Accessible Communities Advisory Committee be actively involved in:
- Advising policy makers on the needs of persons with disabilities in emergency plans.
- Advising the county and other local governments within the county on access to programs, services, and activities, new construction or renovation projects, sidewalks and other pedestrian routes of travel, and disability parking enforcement.
- Developing local initiatives and activities to promote greater awareness of disability issues, and acceptance, involvement and access for persons with disabilities within the community.
ACAC members are appointed by the
Board of County Commissioners
If you are interested in becoming a member of the ACAC please email
ACAC@co.walla-walla.wa.us.
ACAC meetings are in hybrid format (in-person at Walla Walla Valley Transit with Zoom available and linked on each agenda) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Masks are optional for in person meetings.
2024 Upcoming Meeting Dates
UPDATED 2024 Meeting Dates Approved 2/21/24
- April 11, 2024 - Location Change April 11th meeting will be held at SEATech Skills Center (525 Campus Loop, Walla Walla Community College)
- May 9, 2024
- June 13, 2024
- NO JULY MEETING
- August 8, 2024
- September 12, 2024
- October 10, 2024
- November 14, 2024
- NO DECEMBER MEETING
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04/11/24
ACAC Meeting *Location Change*
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10/20/21
Regular Meeting
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