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City of Ann Arbor

Meeting Minutes - Final

Commission on Disability Issues

Wednesday, April 15, 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

788 0099 Enter Meeting ID: 919 8673 1455

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

6 - Larry Keeler, Matthew Solomon , Rachel Hawkins,

Robert Packard, Lorraine Buis, and Sam Ankenbauer

Present

Absent

5 - Zachary Damon, Kathleen Mozak, Alex Gossage,

Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, and Annika Konrad

PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes per speaker)

None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion was made by Buis, seconded by Ankenbauer, 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 - March 18, 2026

26-0558

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

Minutes be Approved by the Commission and forwarded to the City

Council and should be returned by 4/20/2026.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 was not present to provide an

update to the commission.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

AAATA PRESENTATION - GRETCHEN JOHNSON

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, or AAATA, has a

broad-reaching system that serves Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and beyond.

AAATA provided the commission with an update on the Fourth Avenue

project and accessible parking. For information about the Ann Arbor

Area Transportation Authority, please visit their website at

https://www.theride.org/.

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 recruitment activities.The

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

participating, or leading a committee can contact Chair Keeler.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - RACHEL HAWKINS

Commissioner Hawkins reported that the Ann Arbor inclusive the show

that was scheduled to tape on April 20 will be rescheduled as the

studios are packing for their move to their new site. The guest for this

month will be Robert Williams Mibility Manager from AAATA.

RECRUITING ACTIVITY - KATHLEEN MOZAK

Commissioner Mozak was not present to provide an updated to the

commission. She reported to Chair Keeler that the Commission has 2

vacancies. Commissioner Mozak, Chair Keeler, and Vice Chair Damon

are 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. Chair Keeler also shared that the commission discussed different

parking issues around the city and adding additional bike lanes. The

commission also discussed current construction projects around the City

and projects that are completed. More information and details to come.

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 not meet this month but will plan to meet next

month.

CHAIR REPORT - LARRY KEELER

Chair Keeler reported that he and Vice Chair Damon met with City staff

to this week to discuss the concerns commissioners brought up at the

last meeting. Chair Keeler shared that he and Chair Damon expressed

to City staff that the commission desires monthly updates and

communication on recent accessibility projects. Chair Keeler said he will

receive a follow up from City staff soon. More information and details to

come.

Chair Keeler shared that he and Commissioner Packard attended the

Independent Community Police Oversight Commission (ICPOC) March

meeting. This meeting featured 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. Chair Keeler reported that he shared his experience

with police interaction and how police officers should have disability

resources available on their patrol.

OLD BUSINESS

Commission Bylaws Discussion - LARRY KEELER

Chair Keeler asked commissioners last month to review the current

commission bylaws. This is specifically in situations where the

commission has elections and no Commissioner nominates themselves

for either the Chair or Vice Chair position. Commissioners provided their

thoughts and feedback on current commission. The commission will

discussed the language of the bylaws and whether or not the language

needed to be changed.The commission will have an additional

discussion on the bylaw changes at next month's meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

None

COMMUNICATIONS

None

ADJOURNMENT

Ankenbauer moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Packard that

the meeting adjourned at 5:52 P.M.

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Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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