Accessible Communities Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Kitsap County Accessible Communities Advisory Committee (ACAC) is to support disability awareness and access for people with disabilities through technical assistance and other resources funded by the Accessible Communities Act (Chapter 215, Laws of 2010).

Through outreach efforts we offer education, advocacy and identify accessiblity focused projects to ensure inclusion for all residents of Kitsap County. Our goal is to create and support an inclusive community where all people have equal access.

Meetings are open to the public. People who represent all disabilities are encouraged to get involved.

News and Announcements

The Kitsap County Accessible Communities Advisory Committee joins community partners and Outdoors For All for the annual Bikes for All event that takes place 3-7 p.m. Fri., Sept. 13 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Sheep Barn, located at 1200 Fairgrounds Road NW, Bremerton.

Local youth and adults with mobility, sensory and other disabilities are invited to attend. There will be adaptive bike demonstrations showcasing recumbent (reclining) and tandem bikes and handcycles. These adaptive bikes provide a way for people with varying mobility to get outside and ride. This event is free and open to everyone! Details at the press release here.

Download the event flyer in ENGLISH.

Download the event flyer in SPANISH.

Members

Ranae Beeker - Outreach Coordinator	Community Advocate
Molly Brooks	Community Advocate
Kris Colcock - 2024 Chair	National Federation of the Blind of Washington
Marsha Cutting	Community Advocate
Amanda Gonzalez	Community Advocate
James Kinnison	Council of the Blind
Jamin Mason	Community Advocate
Gayle Pasi	Community Advocate
Brent Rotter	Community Advocate
Charlotte Stepherdson	Community Advocate
Jeff Vinecourt	Kitsap Transit
Kathryn Woofter	Community Advocate
Doug Washburn	Kitsap County Staff
Justin Wing	Kitsap County Staff

The Accessibilities Communities Advisory Committee is currently looking for people who are interested in joining the advisory committee. Complete the online appointment application to get started or contact staff liaison Justin Wing at jwing@kitsap.gov.

Are you:
> Someone with a passion for creating a community that's accessible to all?
> A person with a disability—mobility impairment, blind, Deaf/hearing impaired (ASL interpreters can be provided), intellectual/developmental impairment, mental illness, chronic illness, neurodiverse,
acquired brain injury, etc.?
> Someone who works with people with disabilities or a parent of a child with disabilities?

If so, you're welcome to join us! We work to raise awareness of disability issues and to provide resources for people with disability issues.