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Committee backs staffing and $140,000 in contract support to meet ADA needs for World Cup and Olympics
Summary
The Department of Disabilities outlined staffing and multi-year resource needs to meet ADA obligations for FIFA 2026 fan zones and the 2028 Olympics; the committee instructed the CAO to identify an analyst position and $140,000 for contracted services and approved the modification 4-0.
The Los Angeles City Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disabilities Committee on an unspecified date heard a presentation from the Department of Disabilities outlining resource needs to ensure accessibility for major upcoming events, including fan zones for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Steven Simon, executive director of the Department of Disabilities, said the department is…
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