Commission on Disability Issues
Ann Arbor Commission on Disability Issues
Our vision: 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.
Our mission: 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.
The Commission on Disability Issues meets once per month and works with the City of Ann Arbor to create 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.
Commission Contact Information
Commission Email: CODI@a2gov.org
Commission Chair: Zach Damon, email: zachdamon1@gmail.com
Staff Liaison: Kennedi Blair Cummings, phone: 734.794.6291, extension 42901
Commission Meetings
Unless otherwise noted on the city meetings and events calendar, The monthly commission meeting will be broadcast live on CTN Cable Channel 16, ATT Channel 99. Online at a2gov.org/watchCTN. To speak at public comment call Toll Free: 877 853 5247 or 888 788 0099 Enter Meeting ID: 919 8673 1455
Watch the live meeting online or view public meetings at your convenience online via CTN's video on demand.
Request accommodations for a Public Meeting
Members of the public requiring translation, captioning services, or other reasonable accommodations may contact the Ann Arbor City Clerk's office at 734.794.6140; via email to: cityclerk@a2gov.org; or by written request addressed and mailed or delivered to:
City Clerk's Office
301 E. Huron St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Requests made with less than two business days' notice may not be able to be accommodated.
CODI Out and About
From Left: Ann Arbor City Council Member Travis Radina, The Ann Arbor Commission on Disability Issues (CODI) Chairman Zach Damon, The Ann Arbor Human Rights Commission (HRC) Chair Leslie Krauz Stambaugh, Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor, and The Ann Arbor Independent Community Police Oversight Commission (ICPOC) Chair Stefani Carter.
Commissioner Elena Chambers (Left), Commissioner Rob Packard (Center), and Chairman of The Ann Arbor Commission on Disability Issues (CODI) Zach Damon (Right)
In the News
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Disability Commission Application
If you are interested in serving on the Commission for Disability Issues, please submit an online application.
The Commission on Disability Issues meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month in the Larcom City Hall building, Council Chambers Second Floor, 301 E. Huron St. See the city's meeting calendar for more information.
Staff Liaison: Kennedi Blair Cummings
Phone: 734.794.6291, extension 42901
Public Office Hours
Email: KCummings@a2gov.org
Ann Arbor Inclusive
Episode Ideas Wanted for CTN's Ann Arbor Inclusive
CTN's original program, Ann Arbor Inclusive, is seeking guests and topic ideas for upcoming episodes. Produced in conjunction with the City of Ann Arbor Commission on Disability Issues, Ann Arbor Inclusive explores topics of interest to community members with abilities of every level, focusing on awareness and education. Check out past episodes to learn more about this series .
If you have an idea for a topic or guest to be featured on Ann Arbor Inclusive, please contact one of the show’s producers, Linda Evans, or contact CTN.
How Can the City Help?
To learn about public meetings that address issues concerning people with disabilities, please contact the Commission on Disability Issues:
Guy C. Larcom City Hall, 301 E. Huron Street, 2nd Floor
Ann Arbor MI 48104
734.794.6291
or visit the following links:
- Time and location of City Council meetings.
- Time and location of Board and Commission meetings, including the Commission on Disability Issues.
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Calendar of city events and public meetings.
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Many public meetings replay on CTN. See the CTN website for times.
Telephone number for TDD relay service
TDD relay service is available toll free from the Michigan Relay Center by calling 1.800.649.3777 or 711.
Sign up to receive telephone notification in case of emergencies
Registration is available through https://member.everbridge.net/454514914099298/notif.
Downtown Development Authority Street Parking Map
Visit https://www.a2dda.org/getting-around/drive/. The parking map will appear, and then select “on-street accessible parking,” and the icons will appear on the map where accessible parking is located.
Learn about City job opportunities
Visit the job postings section of the human resources website or call 734.794.6129.
Questions or Concerns?
This page is a work in progress, and your questions and feedback are welcomed! Please email the city communications office at lwondrash@a2gov.org or call 734.794.6110, ext. 41511. Questions about the commission, specifically, may be directed to:
The City of Ann Arbor is 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 email the city communications office at feedback@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.
ADA Compliance Process:
ADA Compliance Contact:
Accessibility Coordinator