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COBAC discusses charter edits to increase disability representation and support-member accommodations

City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee (COBAC) · April 24, 2026

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Summary

COBAC members debated proposed charter language to better represent people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, whether to name specific organizations for liaison roles, and how support persons for members would be counted; no formal vote on charter language occurred and staff will revise language for further discussion.

COBAC members discussed proposed charter updates and membership recruitment intended to increase representation and accessibility for people with disabilities.

Cassandra summarized potential edits: adding formal alternate-member language, clarifying ex officio roles, and exploring explicit language to ensure representation of…

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