Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Committee

In 2001, the Legislature directed the Fish and Wildlife Commission to appoint seven volunteers with disabilities to serve on an advisory committee as a pilot program. This Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Committee (ADAAC) has been extended to the present, pursuant to RCW 77.04.150.

The ADAAC to the Fish and Wildlife Commission consists of Washington residents with disabilities or experience working with persons with a disability representing each region with one appointed from at-large. This committee works closely with the Department to review, enhance, and create more recreational opportunities.

The Advisory Committee represents the interests of disabled hunters, anglers, and wildlife viewers on matters pertaining to barriers to recreational access to public lands, WDFW managed lands and hunting and fishing opportunities for persons with disabilities. Read the Fish and Wildlife Commission's Report on ADA Advisory Committee (PDF) for more information.

At the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, we celebrate diverse individuals who bring a wide range of perspectives. All are welcome to participate in our processes regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.

Mission statement

The Advisory Committee will provide accurate and meaningful information to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission regarding the needs of persons with disabilities as they seek to enjoy equal opportunity to access all the programs provided by the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Meeting calendar

Agendas will be available approximately one week prior to the next meeting.

Date Location Meeting materials
, June 5, 2019

Phone conference/Room 571

, April 24, 2019

Phone conference/Room 556

, March 15, 2019

Phone Conference / Rm 180

, Dec. 10, 2018

Phone Conference / Canceled

Agenda to come
, Oct. 29, 2018
Phone Conference
, Sept. 17, 2018
Phone Conference
, Aug. 20, 2018
Phone Conference
, Aug. 6, 2018
Phone Conference
, July 16, 2018
Phone Conference
, June 18, 2018
Phone Conference
, May 14, 2018

Work Session

, April 12, 2018
NRB - Olympia, WA
, March 1, 2018
Phone Conference
, Jan. 8, 2018
NRB - Room 180 / Phone Conference
, Oct. 24, 2017
NRB - Room 180 / Phone Conference
, Sept. 7, 2017
NRB - 1111 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA - Room 175
, Dec. 8, 2016
NRB - Room 180 / Phone Conference
, June 13, 2016
NRB - 1111 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA - Room 172