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Board agrees to pursue accessibility advisory council and practical accessibility steps
Summary
Board members proposed creating an accessibility advisory council, running building accessibility surveys beyond basic ADA compliance, and pursuing low‑cost actions such as signage and reserved spaces at community venues; students and other members voiced support.
Board members discussed accessibility across district facilities and operations and agreed to pursue an accessibility advisory council and immediate, practical measures to improve access.
A board member leading the item described the district’s aging buildings and urged the board to embed accessibility—including physical access, communications (alt text and screen‑reader friendly documents), and sensory considerations—throughout district work. The speaker recommended building‑condition accessibility surveys that go beyond basic Americans with Disabilities Act compliance and the creation of an advisory council that includes students, caregivers and service providers. “Nothing about us without us,” the board member said, urging community representation on any advisory body.
Student representatives and other board members supported the proposal and suggested immediate, low‑cost steps such as clearer signage, reserved seating practices at community venues and outreach to SEPTA and the PTA for input. The board asked staff to draft a resolution and to return language for a future vote and regular agenda updates.
Next steps: staff and board members will draft a resolution to create an accessibility advisory council, initiate building‑condition surveys with Tetra Tech, and present initial recommendations at an upcoming meeting.
