Stow City inclusion commission reviews 55 survey responses, plans follow-up outreach on accessibility

The Stow City Commission on Inclusion reviewed the results of a community accessibility survey and laid out next steps for outreach and information-gathering during a meeting that concluded at 6:02 p.m.

The commission received 55 survey responses and discussed how to increase response rates and collect more detailed, actionable feedback. "So we received 55 results," the meeting facilitator said, summarizing the current total. Members discussed barriers attendees reported at an expo, including reluctance to scan QR codes and the value of having printed flyers and on-site staff to collect information.

Why it matters: Commission members said the survey responses point to immediate, practical accessibility issues — sidewalks, park access, restroom and changing facilities at a planned amphitheater, sensory-room needs, and hearing-assist access at public events — that residents say affect everyday mobility and participation.

Discussion highlights

- Outreach and survey…