The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities advocates for research that centers the lived experiences of people with disabilities in Chicago. This research informs our priorities as we continuously adapt our programs and services to meet the changing needs of Chicago's disability community. 

Department Publications

New in 2024, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities partnered with the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Healthy Chicago initiative to survey the health status of Chicagoans with disabilities. A data brief from this report was released in July 2024 to mark the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The full report will be released in late 2024. 

• Download: Data Brief on the Neighborhood Conditions of Adults with Disabilities in Chicago
• Download: Screen Reader Plain Text Version of Data Brief on the Neighborhood Conditions of Adults with Disabilities in Chicago

Annual Reports

To increase communication and accessibility of its programs and services, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities has launched an annual report outlining the important services provided by the department and the communities we serve. 

Download the 2023 Annual Report here (Microsoft Word file): MOPD Annual Report 2023

If you experience issues accessing this report, please email access@cityofchicago.org for assistance.