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Staff and commissioners agreed to gather contact information and resource categories — including hearing, vision, accessibility, parking, recreation and mental-health resources — and to share those lists with the parks and recreation department so it can produce a flyer and a web page. Carrie (city staff) will compile submissions and circulate them for review before the materials are finalized.

The commission confirmed three pop-up dates at city parks: June 17, July 15 and Aug. 12. Events are scheduled for 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; commissioners expect two volunteers per shift is a practical minimum. The group plans to distribute bookmarks with a QR code linking to the commission’s web page (the page will include the survey while it remains available). Commissioners asked that some printed copies also be made for residents who do not use QR codes.

City IT staff described an assistive-listening installation planned for the council chambers. According to the IT manager, the system will use a Wavecast unit installed in the AV closet and will stream audio over a local wireless network to two body packs, two headsets and two neck-worn audio loops. Commissioners discussed the option of moving future commission meetings to council chambers when that assistive listening capability is needed.

The commission also discussed the city’s Adopt a Spot planter program: plant pickup will be available Saturday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and volunteers will plant and maintain planters outside City Hall. Elizabeth volunteered to pick up plants on the morning of pickup.

Procedural action: At the start of the meeting a commission member moved to approve the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting; Stephanie seconded the motion. The motion was made, seconded and the meeting proceeded.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commission on Inclusion meeting 4-22-25","oneSentenceSummary","Stow’s Commission on Inclusion agreed to compile a local resource list for the city website, coordinate pop-up outreach events in June–August, pursue an assistive listening system for council chambers, and organize planters planting through 'Adopt a Spot.' The commission also moved to approve minutes from the March 25 meeting.","taxTitle","Stow City, Summit County, Ohio","taxId",55000,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263373,"Stow inclusion commission to advise amphitheater architect on accessibility features",345,1184000,1529000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3107944-f1cf50a299f88f73611d0708664b4d03&start=1184&end=1529","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3107944-f1cf50a299f88f73611d0708664b4d03/thumbnail_1184000.jpg","/articles/6263373/Stow-City/Summit-County/Ohio/Stow-inclusion-commission-to-advise-amphitheater-architect-on-accessibility-features","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263373-982dbcb054e3f04f99cce8e780a47892/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152148&Signature=oMI~-Ptt1U-1DVAn3thdOQ0~UQL~vEFcIEa2zrd7tfjDtqg6Yh1T7NWQDWThGVgPUWzjrS8GQvyQ1xj6rSdpiUjEklus86bKtB9x~JrsTPDD22mvX2xG2lgUPesFisyRFpvg7sJOuO~kmNVmWzp9HqM~vApNtqMcSDD~M~bSnj3ZnWB5ZDpbVuAr0cN9NG80KQOgkq8JVErHrAa4UCabM~Jg9RewsehzFFozWxDu9VIpdIqpHujd4rQcc8-Mse1qpMV8t~HnqsQmHEkQOrO0CLDVaSX9JgrNt6p6mXEXkXbi9wNleHrzQA8SLwZYTagBbQc2CFo88cR-NP6ZD0a9ow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Stow City’s Commission on Inclusion agreed to provide design input to the amphitheater project team and to meet with the project architect before construction begins. Groundbreaking is scheduled for July 1 and the facility is expected to open in the summer of 2026.

The commission said accessibility considerations should be built into the amphitheater from the start rather than retrofitted later. Commissioners highlighted several specific items to raise with the architect: reducing slope to a 2% grade for easier access compared with a 5% example shown from Plain Township; adding more accessible seating options besides Adirondack chairs; and locating restrooms so that people using mobility devices do not need to travel back uphill from front-row seating.

Commission members also noted the benefit of including at least one universal changing table that can be raised or lowered, and suggested reviewing interior bathroom dimensions and circulation so caregivers can assist adults who need help. The meeting record shows members flagged fire pits, stage furnishing and seating choices as other features worth adjusting to improve universal access.

The commission plans to consolidate a short list of recommendations and expects the architect to schedule a follow-up or special meeting to review plans prior to final design. Commissioners suggested programming ideas — such as performances by local dance and music groups, inclusive youth performances and smaller-stage presentations — to ensure the venue accommodates a range of users and abilities.

The amphitheater’s project lead told the commission the design team intends to include several accessibility features in initial construction to avoid higher retrofit costs later. The commission asked members to send additional suggestions in writing ahead of the architect meeting.","Stow City’s Commission on Inclusion was asked to review design elements for the new amphitheater ahead of a July 1 groundbreaking, focusing on ramps, bathroom access and accessible seating.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission on Inclusion to publish resource list, run summer pop-ups and use assistive listening in council chambers

Stow inclusion commission to advise amphitheater architect on accessibility features