Multicultural Advisory Commission

The Multicultural Advisory Commission advises the Arlington County Board, County Manager and County agencies on concerns, interests and needs of the diverse cultural communities in the Arlington community. The Commission also advocated for cross-cultural relations, multicultural education, cultural heritage preservation and culturally appropriate delivery of government services. Learn More!

Commission on Aging

The mission of the Arlington County, Virginia Commission on Aging is to ensure and enhance the quality of life for older persons. In order to accomplish this, the Commission on Aging strives to ascertain that the needs of Arlington's older persons are included in all planning and County activities. Learn More!

Commission on the Status of Women

A community resource and advocate for women seeking to continuously advance and inform women in Arlington County on legal and human rights, economic equality, equal employment, and state legislation. Learn More!

Disability Advisory Commission

The Arlington Disability Advisory Commission is a 13-member citizen advisory group appointed by the County Board to direct community attention to the full range of needs of persons with physical disabilities, advise the County government on ways to meet the needs of persons with physical disabilities, and advise and assist the County government in seeking compliance with Federal and State legislative mandates. It also serves as Arlington County's Local Disability Services Board (LDSB) and in that role provides input to state agencies on service needs and priorities of persons with physical and sensory disabilities, and performs other duties as mandated. Learn More!

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission holds primary responsibility to receive, investigate, and conciliate complaints from those who believe they have been victims of unlawful discrimination. This is a free public service. The Commission's investigative and hearing processes usually result in resolution of complaints. If necessary, however, the Commission can, with County Board approval, seek enforcement of its decisions in court. Learn More!