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Item No.
10d_order
Meeting Date: November 14, 2023

ORDER 2023-14
AN ORDER OF THE PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSION
…to affirm the Port of Seattle’s longstanding commitment
to developing SEA as one of the most accessible airports in
the nation and consider accessibility as a priority in aviation
division strategy, facility design, construction, and
operations.
PROPOSED
NOVEMBER, 14, 2023
INTRODUCTION
The Port of Seattle’s commitment to providing accessible facilities and operations pre-dates the
1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. This commitment is reflected in myriad of physical and
operational
improvements
throughout
SEA
and
the
Port
of
Seattle.
This order extends the Port’s commitments and commits to continue to provide adequate
resources moving forward to fully achieve the goal of being one of the most accessible airports in
the nation and to ensure SEA Airport is welcoming, safe, and comfortable for all.
TEXT OF THE ORDER
The Commission affirms the Port of Seattle’s ongoing commitment to construct and operate
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, SEA, as one of the most accessible airports in the nation
and that the facility meet or exceed designs and considerations outlined in the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
The Port Commission hereby directs the Executive Director to expand his interpretation of the
Port of Seattle’s Century Agenda goals and objectives including but not limited to goal 5, “Become
a Model for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion”, and Goal 2, “Advance this region as a leading tourism
destination and business gateway” to reflect this formal commitment to prioritize accessibility
considerations in areas including SEA facility design, operations, and ongoing community
engagement. Included in this committement is to ensure accessibility of our conferences, events
and sponsored events by utilizing remotely available digital conference or meeting options
whenever possible.

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STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORDER
The Port of Seattle’s Century Agenda goals highlight broad support for accessibility including but
not limited to goal 5, “Become a Model for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion”, Objective 14 to
“Ensure that all internal and external programs, structures and practices provide equitable
opportunities for all”, and Goal 2: Advance this region as a leading tourism destination and
business gateway Objective 3: Continuously improve the operational efficiency and customer
experience at SEA.
The Commission commends the work of Port staff, members of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee and our community stakeholders in guiding the Port to where we are today and for
your commitment to working together into the future. SEA has a long-standing history of
prioritizing accessibility as an interdepartmental initiative and the work of many.

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