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City of Ann Arbor

Meeting Minutes - Final

Commission on Disability Issues

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

4:00 PM

Electronic Meeting

This 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

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CALL TO ORDER

Chair L. Keeler called the electronic meeting of the Commission on

Disability Issues to order at 4:03 P.M.

ROLL CALL

8 -

Present

Absent

Larry Keeler, Zachary Damon, Kathleen Mozak, Matthew

Solomon , Rachel Hawkins, Robert Packard, Lorraine

Buis, and Sam Ankenbauer

3 - Alex Gossage, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, and Annika Konrad

PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes per speaker)

Members of the public addressed the commission.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion was made by Damon, seconded by Mozak, that the

Agenda be approved as presented. On a voice vote, the Chair

declared the motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commission on Disability Issues Minutes - February 18, 2026

26-0318

A motion was made by Damon, seconded by Packard, that the

Minutes be Approved by the Commission and forwarded to the City

Council and should be returned by 4/6/2026.On a voice vote, the

Chair declared the motion carried

CITY PERSONNEL REPORT - KENNEDI CUMMINGS

Kennedi Cummings reported that there is no city personnel report or

updates at this time.

CITY COUNCIL UPDATE - AYESHA GHAZI EDWIN

Council Member Ayesha Ghazi-Edwin s was not present to provide an

update to the commission.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

WASHTENAW LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PRINT DISABLED - KATIE

MONKIEWICZ

For information on the events that are taking place at the Library, please

visit their website at http://wlbpd.aadl.org/

DISABILITY NETWORK (Washtenaw, Monroe, Livingston) - ANDREA HENRY

For information on the events that are taking place with the Disability

Network, please visit their website at http://DNWML.org

PARTNERS IN ACCESS - ROB PACKARD

Commissioner Packard reported that the sub-committee did meet last

week and discussed updates on current topics brought to the

commission.The committee also discussed updates regarding a

commission social media page and new commission leadership.The

sub-committee will meet again in April.Those who are interested in

participating, or leading a committee can contact Chair Keeler.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - RACHEL HAWKINS

Commissioner Hawkins reported that CTN is still booking guest speakers

for Ann Arbor Inclusive episodes. Commissioner Mozak shared that she

has become the backup host for Ann Arbor Inclusive. More information

and details to come.

RECRUITING ACTIVITY - KATHLEEN MOZAK

Commissioner Mozak reported that recruitment for the Commission has

been active recently. The Commission has 2 vacancies. Commissioner

Mozak is currently reviewing 3 previously submitted applications.

Anyone who is interested in applying can do so by contacting the Mayor's

office at 734-794-6161, or applying online at

https://a2gov.granicus.com/boards/w/fe6c5e22e6f4a331/vacancies.

This site can also be accessed online via the following path:

1. Go to a2gov.org

2. Click "Democracy" in the orange banner at the top of the page

3. Click "Board and Commissions" under the Meetings column

4. Scroll down to and click "Commission on Disability Issues" from the

alphabetically sorted list.

5. Click the "Apply" button at the upper-right corner of the page.

6. Complete the application, including all required fields, and then

click"Submit" at the button of the page.

Interested persons may also reach out if they may be interested in

serving on subcommittees such as Partners in Access and Community

Engagement.

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION UPDATE - LARRY KEELER

Chair Keeler reported that the Transportation Commission did meet last

month. The commission discussed different completed and current

construction projects around the City. Chair Keeler also shared that the

commission discussed different parking issues around the city and

adding additional bike lanes as well. More information and details to

come. The commission is determined to address snow removal concerns

early for the upcoming season. The Transportation Commission is

meeting tonight at 7:00pm and the meeting will be live on CTN.

U OF M COUNCIL FOR DISABILITY CONCERNS MEETING UPDATE - MATTHEW

SOLOMON

Commissioner Solomon reported that the University of Michigan Council

for Disability Concerns did meet this month on zoom. There was a short

presentation about Neurodiversity project online. Commissioner

Solomon also reported that the upcoming Beautiful Minds Conference

will be held April 14, 2026 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. All are welcomed to

attend.

CHAIR REPORT - LARRY KEELER

Chair Keeler reported that the Independent Community Police Oversight

Commission (ICPOC) invited the commission to attend the upcoming

Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. This

meeting will feature a Community Conversation on Police–Community

Interactions with special guest Dr. Nickolas Camp, a professor and

researcher from the University of Michigan whose work examines

disparities in police-citizen encounters and their impact on community

trust. All are welcomed to attend.

Chair Keeler reported that the commission will participate in VISIONS

2026. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 11:00am

to 4:00pm. The event will be at the Downtown Ann Arbor District Library

branch. Chair Keeler asked commissioners to consider volunteering to

table the event. More information and details to come.

OLD BUSINESS

Commission Bylaws Discussion - LARRY KEELER

Chair Keeler nominated himself to be the Commission Bylaws

sub-committee chair. Larry Keeler informed the commission, that he will

be the sub-committee chair and Commission Mozak will serve as a

sub-committee member. Chair Keeler asked commissioners to review

the current commission bylaws. Commissioners will provided their

thoughts and feedback on current commission procedures by the next

commission meeting. The commission will discussion the language of

the bylaws at the next commission meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Handicapped Parking Concern: DDA' Development and TIF Plan - LARRY KEELER

Commissioners addressed concerns and issues related to the DDA'

Development and TIF Plan. Commissioners also discussed difficulties in

addressing this concerns and issues in the community as a commission.

Chair Keeler reported that he will be contacting the DDA for more

information and will schedule a meeting with the commissions council

liaison and the city's ADA coordinator. All commissioners interested in

joining the meeting are welcomed to attend. More information and details

to come.

COMMUNICATIONS

None

ADJOURNMENT

Damon moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mozak that the

meeting adjourned at 5:55 P.M.

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