Ann Arbor Commission on Disability Issues
PO Box 8647
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
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.
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.
CODI Email
Commission Chair: Zach Damon, email: [email protected]
Staff Liaison: Kennedi Blair Cummings, phone: 734.794.6291, extension 42901
CODI Out and About
In a poignant moment at the Ann Arbor City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023, Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor presented a proclamation recognizing Disability Voting Rights Week to The Ann Arbor Commission on Disability Issues (CODI) Chair, Zach Damon, and Dessa Cosma of Detroit Disability Power, were honored for their unwavering commitment to advancing the rights of individuals with disabilities in the voting process.
Zach Damon Chair of The Ann Arbor Commission on Disability Issues highlighted the moment by saying "The credit goes to Ann Arbor City Council and Staff, our full Commission, as well as to Detroit Disability Power, in understanding the importance of accessible and inclusive voting for individuals with disabilities. My hope is that this Proclamation may be seen as a proud step forward for all.
Ann Arbor City Council Member Ayesha Ghazi Edwin (left), Ann Arbor Commission on Disability Issues Chairman Zach Damon (center), and Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor present a proclamation recognizing Disability Voting Rights Week on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023.
On
Wednesday July 26th in Celebration of National Disability Independence Day, CODI Stopped by Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston in Ann Arbor for the "Fun in the Sun" Picnic Celebrating 33 since the Americans for Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. At Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston, their mission is to empower the lives of people with disabilities and advocate for a more inclusive community. Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston
The Chair of the City of Ann Arbor’s Commission on Disability Issues (CODI), Zach Damon and Anna Dusbiber, Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston Recreation & Independent Living Services Manager. The Chair of the City of Ann Arbor’s Commission on Disability Issues (CODI), Zach Damon and Kennedi Blair Cummings, The City of Ann Arbor Boards and Commissions Office Manager.
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.
This page is a work in progress, and your questions and feedback are welcomed! Please email the city communications office at
[email protected] or call 734.794.6110, ext. 41511. Questions about the commission, specifically, may be directed to:
Staff Liaison: Kennedi Blair Cummings
Phone: 734.794.6291, extension 42901
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.
In the News
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?
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
CODI Email
or visit the following links:
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: [email protected]; 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.
Boards or commissions in the City of Ann Arbor working on disability issues
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.
The commission can be reached at:
Guy C. Larcom City Hall, 301 E. Huron Street, 2nd Floor
Ann Arbor MI 48104
734.794.6291
Contacting the mayor
Call the office of the Ann Arbor Mayor at 734.794.6161 or email [email protected]. For more information visit the mayor and Council’s website.
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.
Learn about city job opportunities
Visit the job postings section of the human resources website or call 734.794.6129.
Questions or Concerns?
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
[email protected] 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.
