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Columbus committee hearing backs codifying disability advisory panel as city commission
Summary
Witnesses and city staff told the Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee that formally codifying the Columbus Advisory Committee on Disability Issues would improve access, center disabled residents in planning and require modest budget and technology support; council members signaled support but no vote was held.
The Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee heard broad support for legislation to codify the Columbus Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (CACD) into city code, with advocates and Human Resources officials saying formal recognition would strengthen disability inclusion across city planning.
Chris Moses, director of human resources, told the committee the proposed update "represents an important step in the city's ongoing commitment to improving the lives of people who live with disabilities," noting the 2025 operating budget includes two full‑time staff dedicated to disability issues and $200,000 for an ADA self‑audit and implementation plan. "Your…
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