PHILADELPHIA — Effective Monday, May 13, 2024, Adrienne Moore will serve as the Executive Director of the Office for People with Disabilities (OPD). The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities has worked tirelessly to support the City of Philadelphia’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA. Under the Parker Administration, the Office for People with Disabilities will prioritize the needs of the City’s many diverse disability communities.
“We will work to improve access and inclusion for people with disabilities in every facet of city life. By collaborating with residents, City departments and disability advocacy organizations I am confident that the Office for People with Disabilities, lead by Adrienne Moore will make our city more accessible,” said Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. “Together, we stand with the disability community, and we are dedicated to creating a more inclusive city.”
In November 2023, residents voted overwhelmingly to amend the City’s Charter to create an Office for People with Disabilities. Mayor Parker has the honor of overseeing the launch of this historic office and ensuring that it is well functioning and properly resourced.
“I am deeply honored and humbled to have been selected as the new Executive Director for the Office for People with Disabilities under the Parker Administration. This role carries with it a profound responsibility and a significant impact on the lives of those we serve in the disability community,” said Adrienne Moore, Executive Director of the Office for People with Disabilities. “Our work is not just to provide resources; it is about empowering people, changing perceptions and breaking down barriers. We work each day to champion the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities. My vision as not only the new executive director but as a person with disabilities as well, is to advocate for better policies and practices while fostering a culture of empathy, respect and understanding. I am excited to take on this role under the Parker Administration as we move forward together to make our city more accessible.”
Over the past few months, the City has been working to formally establish the new office. OPD will now be housed within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The strategic location of the Office for People with Disabilities within the CAO will ensure that the rights and needs of people with disabilities are at the center of all of the city’s administrative functions and resident-facing operations.
“Today’s announcement marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility as we announce Adrienne’s appointment to Executive Director, Office for People with Disabilities and OPD’s inclusion within the Office of the CAO,” said Camille A. Duchaussée, Chief Administrative Officer. “Adrienne’s expertise and leadership, as well as OPD’s realignment within CAO will ensure the City prioritizes the needs of individuals with disabilities and realizes a fully accessible government.”
Adrienne Moore, Executive Director, Office for People with Disabilities
Adrienne Moore brings a wealth of experience to the role having most recently served as the Office’s Director of ADA Compliance since June 2020. Moore has over 25 years of experience in accessible architectural design, ADA policy, and disability awareness training.
Before joining the City of Philadelphia, she worked with residents and businesses in Brooklyn, New York and encouraged the construction of a new accessible community center. She has previous experience with the MTA-NYC Transit Authority, NYC Department of Finance and HIBU-Yellowbook USA in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Adrienne Moore has volunteered with the Philadelphia School District, local nursing homes, and currently serves as an education mentor with NEPRIS and Generation Music. Moore holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master of Science in City and Regional Planning from Pratt Institute.
Office for People with Disabilities
Under the Parker Administration, the Office for People with Disabilities will prioritize the needs of the City’s many diverse disability communities and improve access and inclusion for people with disabilities in every facet of city life. The Office will collaborate with residents, Ccity departments, and disability advocacy organizations to make our city top notch in accessibility. Together, with Mayor Parker, we stand with the disability community, and we are dedicated to creating a more inclusive city.