Dallas Commission on Disabilities approves staff to seek resolution to fly Disability Pride Flag; creates printed resource list and skips July meeting

The Dallas Commission on Disabilities voted on multiple procedural and policy motions at its March 25 meeting, including a recommendation that city staff seek approvals to develop a resolution to allow the City of Dallas to fly a Disability Pride Flag and a separate motion to create a simplified, printable resource list for people with disabilities.

Commissioners said the actions aim to increase visibility and improve practical support for residents with disabilities. After a presentation from Human Rights Officer Chris Graves about the flag's history and the approvals required, Chairman John Calconley moved that the commission recommend staff seek approvals to develop a resolution directing the city manager to fly the Disability Pride Flag at City Hall and other city facilities in July 2025 and annually thereafter on July 26, the ADA anniversary. Chris Graves told the commission that "a simple majority" would be required for the recommendation to proceed through the city's review process.

The vote to send staff to seek those approvals passed. Vice Chair Reedy, Commissioner Townsville and several other commissioners voted in favor during a rollcall called by the chair;…