The City of Ann Arbor values all of its citizens, regardless of ability. Our mission statement reads, in part: "The City of Ann Arbor is committed to providing excellent municipal services that enhance the quality of life for all."
The Ann Arbor Commission on Disability Issues has evolved from a commission created and convened by Mayor Robert Harris and City Council in 1969, and maintained through the years under various names. The city collaborated with and drew from its Disability Commission to create this resource page. This page is a work in progress, and your questions and feedback are welcomed! Please e-mail the city communications office at lwondrash@a2gov.org or jesatterlee@a2gov.org, or call 734.794.6110, extension 41511. Questions about the commission, specifically, may be directed to staff liaison Janet Carpenter via e-mail at jcarpenter@a2gov.org or by calling 734.794.6120, extension 41206.
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The links below will take you to services, accommodations and resources pertinent to your needs, based upon your particular disability and/or situation. The first section of links, entitled "resources," will guide you to resources provided by agencies, entities and organizations other than the City of Ann Arbor. Links for city services and accommodations follow.
The below functional impairment categories are derived from definitions included in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, from the World Health Organization.
- Mental Function Impairment
Including cognitive, emotional, attention, etc.
- Visual Function Impairment
Including blindness, low vision, etc.
- Oral/aural Function Impairment
Including deafness and hearing, voice, speech, etc.
- Movement/mobility Function Impairment
Including muscular, skeletal, nervous system, etc.
- Other Function Impairment
Including chronic illness, chemical and other sensitivities, diet restrictions, endurance and pain issues, etc.
- Alphabetical List of Resources
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Communication and Interface With City Government
Including voting, public meetings, city publications and information, notifications, media, ADA compliance issues, etc.
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Public Safety
Including police, fire, emergency notification, etc.
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Public Services and Utilities
Including trash and recycling pick-up, utility service assistance, etc.
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Recreation, Sports, and Leisure
Including parks, recreation programs, sports, arts, culture, etc.
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Streets, Buildings and Parking
Including sidewalks, roads, city buildings, housing assistance, parking, etc.
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Transportation
Including buses, trains, the Ann Arbor Airport, etc.
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Alphabetical List of City Resources
PO Box 8647
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8647
Staff Liaison: Janet Carpenter
e-mail: jcarpenter@a2gov.org
phone: 734-794-6120, extension 41206
- Meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month with public comment time available.
Our vision is: An Ann Arbor whose facilities, programs, businesses and organizations are accessible to persons of all abilities, and where inclusion and full-and-equitable participation in community life are available to everyone.
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
We are committed to improving the accessibility of this site. If you have any additional questions and/or cannot fully access the information on any Web page of this site, please e-mail the city communications office at lwondrash@a2gov.org or jesatterlee@a2gov.org to describe the accessibility issue. We will try to provide the information to you in an alternate format or make the necessary improvements to make the information accessible.