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Commission asked to raise tax-exemption and large-print check accessibility for people who are blind
Summary
A guest at the Jan. 14 Danbury commission meeting asked the group to consult the city tax assessor about a tax exemption for people who are blind and said some banks charge for large-print checks; the commission agreed to follow up with the tax assessor and check with banks about costs.
Isabel Domber, a guest at the Jan. 14 meeting of the Danbury Commission for Persons with disAbilities, asked commissioners to raise with the city tax assessor whether a tax-exemption for individuals who are blind is being applied or needs clarification.
Domber also reported that the Lions Club told her Union Savings Bank charges $1 for large-print checks and said she would check whether Costco provides large-print checks without extra cost. John Gentile said he would inquire with Bank of America about whether it offers large-print checks at no additional fee. Frances Ryan noted Harland Clark as a vendor that offers site checks but said she had not confirmed whether the vendor charges for that service.
Ryan said she is reviewing the City of Danbury website under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act to prioritize accessible links and emphasized the need to meet Department of Justice expectations by 2026. The commission agreed to follow up with the tax assessor, banks and vendors and report back at a future meeting.
The commission did not take formal action at the meeting; members directed follow-up inquiries to staff and volunteers and scheduled the next meeting for March 11, 2025.
