Emergency Medical Services Authority Disability Advisory Committee (EDAC)
The EDAC is established pursuant to the requirements of California Government Code Section 19795 (b) (1), which requires all state agencies to establish a committee of employees who are individuals with a disability, or individuals with an interest in disability issues to advise the head of the agency on matters relating to the formation and implementation of a plan to overcome and correct any under representation determined pursuant to California Government Code Section 19234. The DAC is to advise the Director on matters relating to California Government Code Section 19795 (b) as a means to enhance employment and promotional opportunities for individuals with disabilities and to provide a vehicle for consultation related to effective implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 by the Department. Specific activities include:
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- Serve as technical advisers to the department head and EEO/AA officer on the development, implementation and maintenance of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programs and activities for persons/ employees with disabilities.
- Initiate, design, coordinate and implement projects that will improve the personnel practices and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in order to facilitate their representation at all levels within the department.
- Maintain representation and participation on the State Disability Advisory Council (SDAC).
- Establish liaison with groups and organizations that are concerned with achieving representation and utilization of persons with disabilities in the department’s work force.
- Monitor issues concerning the DAC to guarantee that necessary actions occur within reasonable time frames.
- Assist and advise staff on issues relating to the ADA.
Requests for reasonable accommodations must be submitted a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting. Requests may be made by sending an email to DAC@emsa.ca.gov or by calling Kim Lew at (916) 639-7846.
The EMS Authority is proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Held each October, NDEAM aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. NDEAM is led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, but its true spirit lies in the many observances held at the grassroots level across the nation every year. Learn how you can support NDEAM by visiting the ODEP website: www.dol.gov/NDEAM.
Committee Members
Samantha Gray, Chairperson
Melinda Cargile, Vice-Chairperson
Katherine Rice, Secretary
Committee Members:
Laura Aceves
Nirmala Badhan
Aley Gucake
Candace Keefauver
Kim Lew
Nicole Mixon
Jennifer Sanchez
Kathryn Souza
DAC Contact Information
DAC Meetings
Quarterly Meetings, 2nd Tuesday of the following months: January, April, July, October
2025 Meetings
January 2025 Rescheduled for March 4, 2025
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
11120 International Drive, 2nd Floor
Rancho Cordova, CA
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
03.04.2025 EDAC Agenda
Meeting Minutes (TBD)
April 8, 2025
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
11120 International Drive, 2nd Floor
Rancho Cordova, CA
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
04.08.2025 EDAC Agenda
July 8, 2025
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
11120 International Drive, 2nd Floor
Rancho Cordova, CA
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Meeting Agenda (TBD)
Meeting Minutes (TBD)
October 7, 2025
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
11120 International Drive, 2nd Floor
Rancho Cordova, CA
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Meeting Agenda (TBD)
Meeting Minutes (TBD)
2024 Meetings
April 16, 2024 (rescheduled from April 9)
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
11120 International Drive, 2nd Floor
Rancho Cordova, CA
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
04.16.2024 EDAC Meeting Agenda
04.16.2024 EDAC Meeting Minutes
August 6, 2024
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
11120 International Drive, 2nd Floor
Rancho Cordova, CA
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
08.06.2024 EDAC Meeting Agenda
08.06.2024 EDAC Meeting Minutes
October 8, 2024
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
11120 International Drive, 2nd Floor
Rancho Cordova, CA
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
10.08.2024 EDAC Meeting Agenda
2023 Meetings
July 11, 2023
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
11120 International Drive, 2nd Floor
Rancho Cordova, CA
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Agenda
Minutes
October TBD
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
11120 International Drive, 2nd Floor
Rancho Cordova, CA
Time TBD
Agenda
Minutes
2020 Meetings
January 14
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
10901 Gold Center Drive, Suite 400
Rancho Cordova, CA
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
January 14, 2020 Agenda (pdf)
Minutes
April 14
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
10901 Gold Center Drive, Suite 400
Rancho Cordova, CA
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Agenda
Minutes
July 14
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
10901 Gold Center Drive, Suite 400
Rancho Cordova, CA
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Agenda
Minutes
October 13
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
10901 Gold Center Drive, Suite 400
Rancho Cordova, CA
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Agenda
Minutes
2019 Meetings
March 22
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
10901 Gold Center Drive, Suite 400
Rancho Cordova, CA
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
March 22, 2019 Agenda (pdf)
Minutes
May – TBD
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
10901 Gold Center Drive, Suite 400
Rancho Cordova, CA
Agenda
Minutes
August – TBD
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
10901 Gold Center Drive, Suite 400
Rancho Cordova, CA
Agenda
Minutes
October 8
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
10901 Gold Center Drive, Suite 400
Rancho Cordova, CA
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
October 8, 2019 Agenda (pdf)
October 8, 2019 Minutes (pdf)