Committee to Advocate for Persons with Impairments

Mission Statement

CAPI (The Committee to Advocate for Persons with Impairments) is a group of residents appointed by the Mayor with advice and consent of City Council. The function of CAPI is to advise City Council on issues and to advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities. CAPI provides the City with guidance relative to the concerns, rights, special needs and dignity of persons with disabilities to ensure their full participation in and enjoyment of the City's facilities, programs, and services.

Since its inception in 1972, CAPI has advised the City of St. Petersburg on many issues concerning the needs and rights of persons who are disabled. Additionally, CAPI has taken a leadership position in recommending improvements to City facilities, including funding of accessible City playgrounds.

CAPI encourages comments and suggestions from the public about issues that prevent or inhibit full use and enjoyment of any facility, service or program under the City's jurisdiction. Regular meetings are conducted on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Please see the City's Meeting Schedule for location. The public is encouraged to attend. Time for public comment is provided at each meeting. You may call the Community Affairs Department at 727-893-7345 for information about meetings and accessibility issues.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of St. Petersburg has completed the process of updating its ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan (found below) to ensure that its public facilities, services, and programs are accessible to people with disabilities. St. Petersburg City Council approved the ADA Transition Plan in January 2017.

Reports & Documents   

2020 ADA Annual Compliance Report 

2020-2021 CAPI Biennial Report

ADA Self-Evaluation Transition Plan

CAPI Can Help

The City and CAPI are concerned with the quality of life of St. Petersburg's residents and visitors, including issues that affect persons with disabilities. The primary areas addressed by CAPI are:

Compliance

CAPI provides guidance to the City in its implementation of regulations that benefit persons with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Awareness

A goal of CAPI is to assist residents and others to become aware of the City's interest in persons with disabilities and the opportunities the City provides for those who have mobility or other limitations.

Housing

CAPI works with the City on housing issues, including modifications and reasonable accommodations for accessible living. Under CAPI’s guidance and recommendation, City Council passed a Visitability Ordinance in 2004 and the City continues to enforce its requirements.

Transportation

The concerns of residents with disabilities who use mass transit are addressed on an ongoing basis. CAPI members attend public transit meetings and assist in advising the City on issues related to transportation.

Leisure and Fitness

The City of St. Petersburg offers excellent leisure, fitness, sports and play opportunities for residents and visitors. CAPI advocates for accessibility in parks, playgrounds, and other Community Enrichment facilities and functions. CAPI also advises on the accessibility of commercial endeavors and events that take place on City property.

Comments on specific recommendations for modifications to city facilities, programs, services and activities may be submitted to:

Human Resources Dept., ATTN: ADA & Diversity Coordinator
Municipal Services Center
One 4th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Contact

Lendel Bright, ADA and Diversity Coordinator
727-893-7345
TDD/TTY: 727-892-5259
Lendel.Bright@stpete.org
One 4th St. N.