Houston Office for People with Disabilities

Houston Office for People with Disabilities Houston OPD advocates for the rights and needs of Houston citizens with disabilities. Facilitating delivery of services - including city services
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The mission of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) is to serve as the primary advocate for the rights and needs of residents with disabilities. The Office also serves as a liaison between the mayor, city council, city departments and other public and private entities on matters pertaining to people with disabilities in Houston. MOPD's vision is a city where everyone understands

the importance of equal participation and full inclusion of all residents, including residents with disabilities. We accomplish this mission by providing and participating in programs and services which address the needs and rights of residents with disabilities, including:

1. Acting as liaison to Houston Commission on Disabilities (HCOD), City Council and other City Departments
3. Making recommendations to public and private entities regarding the development of policy and legislation
4. Establishing fundamental local, state and national partnerships to promote community awareness
5. Administering, developing new, and participating in programs and services according to our mission

07/30/2026

Help us keep Houston accessible for everyone! Join the Volunteer Parking Enforcement Program today!

Tap the link below to sign up!

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Did you know? Over 400 certified volunteers in Houston have issued nearly 10,000 citations to vehicles illegally parked in ADA-accessible spaces!

When accessible parking spaces are blocked or abused, it prevents members of our community from living, working, and thriving in our city. By becoming a certified Volunteer Parking Enforcement Officer through ParkHouston, you directly protect accessible parking and empower our local disability community!

How to get involved:
1. Complete the online volunteer registration form.

2. Take the brief virtual training module and background check.

3. Get certified to issue citations and help ensure access for all!

Ready to make a difference?

Tap the link below to sign up!

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Video Description: A short promotional panel discussion clip featuring three panelists seated on red barstools against a clean white backdrop, with centered municipal branding appearing at the end. The speaker on the far right actively speaks into a microphone while dynamic, high-contrast, yellow-and-white bold caption text overlays the bottom center of the frame.

Angel Ponce hit the stage at the Texas Parking and Transportation Association (TPTA) Summer Summit for a high-impact pan...
07/28/2026

Angel Ponce hit the stage at the Texas Parking and Transportation Association (TPTA) Summer Summit for a high-impact panel on new state policies for accessible parking enforcement! It was a fantastic meeting of the minds—full of actionable ideas on rolling out these new standards, educating the public, and empowering community members to actively champion ADA compliance by helping curb illegal parking in accessible spaces.

Image description:
The photo captures a large group of around 50 to 60 professionals gathered indoors for a group photograph inside a modern, brightly lit event space or office lobby.

Subjects & Composition
Arrangement: The group is arranged in multiple tiers:

Foreground: People sitting in the front row at long white tables or on low, rounded pink ottomans.

Midground & Background: A dense arrangement of people standing behind the tables, extending into the back.

Attire: A mix of business casual and professional wear, including button-up shirts, blazers, dresses, blouses, and branded polo shirts.

Expressions: Most individuals are looking directly at the camera with warm smiles, posing for a collective portrait.

Your voice shapes our 2026 NDEAM Event! Drop the number that shows your choice in the comments!1 - Professional Job Fair...
07/28/2026

Your voice shapes our 2026 NDEAM Event! Drop the number that shows your choice in the comments!

1 - Professional Job Fair (connecting directly with inclusive employers)

2 - "Lunch and Learn" (uplifting success stories & actionable career advice)

3 - Interactive Workshop (hands-on resume building & disclosure strategies)

4 - Networking Mixer (informal socializing with peers and mentors)

5 - Resource Fair (connecting with local Houston agencies & non-profits)

Tell us your top pick (or combination!) in the comments to help us plan an impactful NDEAM!

As we prepare for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2026 this October, we want to ensure our programming serves you.

Image Description:
A clean, accessible digital feedback flyer set against a solid off-white/cream background with high-contrast, deep navy blue text. The top section presents an interactive call to action, followed by a numbered bulleted list of five event options. The bottom features centered municipal logo branding.

Numbered List of Options:

1 - Professional Job Fair (with inclusive employers)

2 - “Lunch and Learn” (success stories and career advice)

3 - Interactive Workshop (resume building, disclosure strategies)

4 - Networking Mixer (informal socializing with peers and mentors)

5 - Resource Fair (connecting with local Houston Agencies and non-profits)

Just wanted to share the good news that Abilities Expo is coming to July31-August 2 at the NRG Center, Hall E. Can’t wai...
07/27/2026

Just wanted to share the good news that Abilities Expo is coming to July31-August 2 at the NRG Center, Hall E. Can’t wait to see all the latest products and resources for the disability community. There’s even going to be adaptive sports, a climbing wall and more!

Registration Link: https://rebrand.ly/6dmx8ic

Image Description:
A colorful, action-packed promotional flyer for the Abilities Expo in Houston. The layout features a dark purple header and accent blocks, a light gray background, and five photo cards highlighting adaptive activities, travel, and community members. Key details like date, location, activities list, and a registration QR code are organized cleanly across the lower half of the flyer.

Event Location, Dates, and Times (Bottom Left)
Location: Houston — NRG Center, Hall E

Address: One NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054

Dates: July 31–Aug. 2, 2026

Hours:

Friday: 11 AM – 5 PM

Saturday: 11 AM – 5 PM

Sunday: 11 AM – 4 PM

Note: 10 AM – 11 AM is Early Access Hour for sensory disabilities.

Parking Information: Parking: $25 (subject to change)

Photo Highlights (Top to Middle Right)
Adaptive Climbing Wall: A young boy wearing a harness smiles with joy as he uses a supportive adaptive climbing seat on a rock wall.

Adaptive Driving / Motion: A smiling woman wearing a green striped shirt excitedly operates a vehicle or simulator control.

Adaptive Dance & Wheelchair Cheer: A woman seated in a manual wheelchair cheers joyfully with both arms raised high during a performance.

Community Connection: A smiling couple seated together—a man in a manual wheelchair wearing a purple shirt and hat, and a woman in a plaid jacket and sunglasses.

Travel Spotlight: A large photo of travel expert Cory Lee sitting smiling in his lime-green power wheelchair in front of the Pyramids in Egypt.

Overlay Circle: "Meet Travel Expert Cory Lee" (white text on a purple circle).

Sports

07/24/2026

Behind the scenes and getting event-ready for tomorrow!

Houston Office for People with Disabilities is on site setting up tables, vendor booths, and accessible pathways at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center for tomorrow’s 2026 Houston Disability Celebration! We can’t wait to welcome you all for a morning packed with community resources, fun activities, and essential services.

Where: Metropolitan Multi-Service Center (1475 W Gray St)
When: Tomorrow, Saturday, July 25 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Come celebrate, connect, and champion accessibility with us! See you in the morning, Houston!

Video Description:
A 39-second behind-the-scenes video of Angel Ponce giving an update from inside a large gymnasium as staff prepare the space for an upcoming event. Open yellow captions display his spoken words in all caps along the lower third of the screen throughout the clip.

07/24/2026

IT'S TOMORROW, HOUSTON! It is time to connect, collaborate, and celebrate! Mark your calendars for the 2026 Houston Disability Celebration! This year’s powerful theme is Championing Accessibility and Well-Being for All, and we have an absolutely incredible lineup waiting for you.

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: The Metropolitan Multi-Service Center
Address: 1475 West Gray Street, Houston, TX 77019

Come out to enjoy live music, engaging resource exhibits, and fully inclusive, sensory-friendly spaces. It is the perfect opportunity to meet local organizations and connect with neighbors who share your vibrant spirit. Let’s make this celebration our most empowering and joyful one yet. We cannot wait to see you there!

Video Description:
This promotional video announces the upcoming 2026 Houston Disability Celebration, featuring Angel Ponce from the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities speaking from a street sidewalk, alongside a picture-in-picture window showing a sign language interpreter. Open captions are hard-coded at the bottom center of the frame throughout the presentation.

The video cuts between Angel and supportive B-roll footage:
Aerial drone shots of the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center exterior and its circular, tree-lined driveway.
Indoor scenes of an active resource fair, community members waving, a portrait booth session, and an attendee giving a thumbs-up.

A live musical performance on a decorated stage and a large audience gathered around a projector screen.

The video returns to Angel on the sidewalk and concludes with a gray geometric background displaying the circular City of Houston seal for the Department of Neighborhoods and the Office for People with Disabilities.

It's only a few days away! Houston, it is time to connect, collaborate, and celebrate! Mark your calendars for the 2026...
07/22/2026

It's only a few days away! Houston, it is time to connect, collaborate, and celebrate! Mark your calendars for the 2026 Houston Disability Celebration! This year’s powerful theme is Championing Accessibility and Well-Being for All, and we have an absolutely incredible lineup waiting for you.

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: The Metropolitan Multi-Service Center
Address: 1475 West Gray Street, Houston, TX 77019

Come out to enjoy live music, engaging resource exhibits, and fully inclusive, sensory-friendly spaces. It is the perfect opportunity to meet local organizations and connect with neighbors who share your vibrant spirit. Let’s make this celebration our most empowering and joyful one yet. We cannot wait to see you there!

Image Description:
Visual Summary:
An official event invitation flyer for the "2026 Houston Disability Celebration." The graphic is set against a light cream background framed by festive decorative elements, including yellow line-drawn fireworks in the top corners, colorful party poppers bursting with confetti on the sides, small gold stars sprinkled along the middle margins, and multi-colored streamer bursts along the bottom corners. The text elements are centered horizontally, alternating between deep navy blue and terra-cotta orange.

Full Text & Visual Transcription:

Top Header Branding: The top center features the official City of Houston seal alongside the text "DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOODS" and "Office for People with Disabilities."

Invitation Line: "YOU ARE INVITED" (styled in terra-cotta orange capital letters).

Main Title: "2026 Houston Disability Celebration" (styled in large, bold dark blue letters).

Date & Time: "Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 9 AM - 12PM" (styled in terra-cotta orange).

Event Location:

Metropolitan Multi-Service Center

1475 W Gray St, Houston, Tx 77019

Theme / Subtitle: "Championing Accessibility & Well-being for All" (styled in bold dark blue).

Sponsor Section:

Subheader: "In collaboration with"

Row 1 Sponsor Logos: H-E-B | METRO | TIRR Memorial Hermann

Row 2 Sponsor Logos: The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD | The Lighthouse of Houston

Row 3 Sponsor Logos: Southwest ADA Center | Angel Medical Supply

Footer Text: "Presented by the Office for People with Disabilities" (styled in dark blue at the bottom center).

Have you been holding on to old tax records, bank statements, or boxes of sensitive documents that you've been meaning t...
07/16/2026

Have you been holding on to old tax records, bank statements, or boxes of sensitive documents that you've been meaning to get rid of? If so, we would like to invite you to The Lighthouse of Houston's Community Shredding Day.

Date and Time: Saturday, July 18th, from 10:00AM to 2:00 PM Place: 2501 Central Parkway, Suite A-4!

Feel free to bring whatever paperwork you need destroyed, including documents still in binders or boxes, and they'll be securely shredded right there on-site. It's a great way to safely clear out old files while supporting our mission to enable and empower people who are blind or low vision to realize their full potential. Additionally, the service for shredding is only $0.86 per/pound.

Image Description:
A professional community event flyer divided vertically into two main sections. The left section has a clean white background featuring a prominent main title and a large rectangular photo. The right section is a solid dark blue vertical column dedicated to organization branding, logos, and service slogans. A bright lime-green horizontal bar runs across the top left corner.

Top Green Bar: Features a dark blue serrated stamp graphic on the far left, followed by white text that reads: iSigma Member.

Main Heading Text (Left Side): Large, bold, dark blue capital letters reading: COMMUNITY SHREDDING DAY!.

Central Photograph (Left Side): An indoor warehouse or document destruction facility. An African American man wearing a dark navy t-shirt, protective safety glasses, and a light blue medical mask stands over two large blue industrial bins lined with clear plastic, checking the finely shredded paper inside. A manual pallet jack and another blue bin filled with material are visible in the background.

Branding Column (Right Side):

Top Logo: A white minimalist lighthouse icon next to the text: THE LIGHTHOUSE OF HOUSTON.

Slogan Text: Curved white text reading: Solutions That Matter.

Central Emblem: A large white circle featuring a blue abstract dual-swoosh border enclosing the text: Premium Business Services.

Bottom Footer Text: Bold white text centered at the bottom reads: Since 1939

07/16/2026

This time is getting closer! Houston, it is time to connect, collaborate, and celebrate! Mark your calendars for the 2026 Houston Disability Celebration! This year’s powerful theme is Championing Accessibility and Well-Being for All, and we have an absolutely incredible lineup waiting for you.

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: The Metropolitan Multi-Service Center
Address: 1475 West Gray Street, Houston, TX 77019

Come out to enjoy live music, engaging resource exhibits, and fully inclusive, sensory-friendly spaces. It is the perfect opportunity to meet local organizations and connect with neighbors who share your vibrant spirit. Let’s make this celebration our most empowering and joyful one yet. We cannot wait to see you there!

Video Description:
This promotional video announces the upcoming 2026 Houston Disability Celebration, featuring Angel Ponce from the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities speaking from a street sidewalk, alongside a picture-in-picture window showing a sign language interpreter. Open captions are hard-coded at the bottom center of the frame throughout the presentation.

The video cuts between Angel and supportive B-roll footage:
Aerial drone shots of the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center exterior and its circular, tree-lined driveway.
Indoor scenes of an active resource fair, community members waving, a portrait booth session, and an attendee giving a thumbs-up.

A live musical performance on a decorated stage and a large audience gathered around a projector screen.

The video returns to Angel on the sidewalk and concludes with a gray geometric background displaying the circular City of Houston seal for the Department of Neighborhoods and the Office for People with Disabilities.

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901 Bagby Street
Houston, TX
77002

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18323940814

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