Office of Disability Affairs

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The Office of Disability Affairs is a division of Civil Rights, Inclusion, and Opportunity
Our mission is to increase independence, opportunities, and community participation, safety and wellness of persons with disabilities in the City of Detroit.

06/01/2026

Join the City of Detroit Ombudsman Office, Detroit Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity Department, and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights for Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges, a community learning session for the deaf and hard of hearing community on Tuesday, June 2. Kenya Lowe, Director of the Division of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing, will be speaking on the panel.

The goal of this event is to address the systemic barriers that Detroit communities face and ensure that the needs of all residents are acknowledged and addressed.

đź“… Tuesday, June 2, 2026
đź•™ 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
đź“Ť Wayne County Community College District, NW Campus, Downriver Room
đź”—Register Here: https://ow.ly/j4Kt50Z69KO

05/29/2026

✨ Your voice matters, ! ✨

Join the City of Detroit Office of the Ombudsman | , Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department and the Office of Disability Affairs | for an important community conversation focused on breaking barriers and building bridges for residents who are deaf, blind, and/or hard of hearing.

We’re proud to share that our very own CRIO Director, Jade E. Mathis | , will serve as co-moderator for this impactful discussion as we work together to improve access to information and communication across City government services. 

Join us: 
🔹Tuesday, June 2, 2026
🔹5 – 7 p.m.
🔹Wayne County Community College District – NW Campus
8200 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI

American Sign Language interpreter will be on-site

05/27/2026

Neighbors, I'm excited to restart the Disability Task Force alongside Council President Pro Tem Coleman A. Young II and Council Member LaTisha Johnson. Join us for the first meeting of this year next Friday, June 5th from 4 - 5:30 PM at the ARC Detroit, located at 51 W. Hancock, for a community dialogue on advocacy, accommodation, and accessibility and the policies we need to push to enhance the quality of life for residents.

Register at bit.ly/distaskforce.

This is a hybrid meeting. Zoom details follow.

Council Member Denzel Anton McCampbell is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Disability Task Force Meeting
Time: Jun 5, 2026, 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/82765860923

Meeting ID: 827 6586 0923

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Mental Health Awareness Month Virtual Panel: “Mental Health Transparency – Breaking the Stigma”Wednesday, May 27, 2026 f...
05/27/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month Virtual Panel: “Mental Health Transparency – Breaking the Stigma”
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Join the virtual panel: https://tinyurl.com/CRIOMHAPanel

An engaging virtual panel discussion focused on mental health transparency, awareness, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in our communities and workplaces.

Our moderator is Jade Mathis, Director of the Civil Rights, Inclusion, & Opportunity Department, along with the following panelists:
•Laura Lefever, Director of Community Partnerships and Projects, The Children’s Center
•Cecil “Dice” Clark, Founder of Our Kids, Families, and Community
•Ali Abazeed, Chief Public Health Officer & Director, Detroit Health Department

Hosted by the Civil Rights, Inclusion, & Opportunity Department in partnership with the Office of Disability Affairs, Wellness ERG, and the Detroit Health Department. ASL Interpreters are provided. Image flyer enclosed. Details are provided in the social media post.

Hey 👋🏽 The Office of Disability Affairs is gathering input from the Detroit community to identify organizations, resta...
04/15/2026

Hey 👋🏽

The Office of Disability Affairs is gathering input from the Detroit community to identify organizations, restaurants, and businesses that are accessible and welcoming to residents with disabilities.

Your feedback will help highlight inclusive spaces and inform future accessibility efforts across the city.

Help identify accessible businesses in Detroit. Scan the QR code or visit the link to complete the survey by April 30, 2026! | https://tinyurl.com/ODABusinessesSurvey

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Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Ste 1224
Detroit, MI
48226

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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