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COVID INFORMATION |
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On June 23, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration launched a new initiative to expand the availability of testing options that are more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.
How to get the tests:
Order online or by calling 1-800-232-0233.
• Each order now includes 12 rapid-antigen tests that are
more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.
• These
will ship in six separate packages, each with two tests.
• Each package will have a separate tracking number.
• Orders will ship free, while supplies last.
To use the tests, you must:
• Have a compatible Bluetooth-enabled smartphone.
• Download and install a free app from the Apple App Store (for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android).
What makes the tests more accessible?
The test works with the app to provide:
• Audio step-by-step instructions for administering the test.
• Audio test results.
Need more assistance?
Call 1-888-677-1199 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern) or email [email protected].
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A MORE ACCESSIBLE CITY |
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Multiple City departments are working to make downtown and neighborhoods – as well as City parks and recreation programs – more accessible to people with disabilities.
Stephanie Cook, the City's ADA Coordinator, sees progress being made. She's pleased the City is prioritizing walkable neighborhoods, and more paths are being opened for people using wheelchairs.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990.
Click here to learn more |
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CODI GUEST PRESENTERS
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CODI features guest presenters at our monthly regular CODI meetings to help educate our members on the current trends and issues seen within the Disability Community both locally and nationwide. If your work directly relates to helping people with disabilities and you would like to share what services your organization offers with CODI, please contact [email protected]. |
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The Mayor’s Council on Disability Issues (CODI) is an advisory council to the City of Knoxville on disability-related programs and policies. Created in 1984, this 9 to 21-member council provides information to the City on current events or concerns within the disability community. For more information on CODI, please email us at
[email protected]
The regular meetings of the Mayor's Council On Disability Issues (CODI) are held monthly, on the second Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. either via Zoom or out in the Knoxville community. Typically CODI meetings last until 5:00 p.m. All regular meetings, committee meetings, and special meetings are open to the public. If you would like to attend one of our Zoom meetings, please email
[email protected] no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.
The City of Knoxville ensures meaningful access to City programs,
services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA
Title II laws and reasonably provides translation, interpretation,
modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and
services.
To request language translation services, contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 865-215-3100.
For disability accommodations, contact City ADA Coordinator Stephanie Brewer Cook at
[email protected] or 865-215-2034 at least 72 hours before the meeting.
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
The council consists of at least nine and up to 21 members. The members are approved and appointed by the Mayor. Terms are for three years. Members cannot serve more than two consecutive terms.
If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for CODI, please go to the Members Information page, where you will find the nomination form in both PDF and Word formats.
CODI REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
The regular meetings of CODI are typically held on the second Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. either via Zoom or out in the Knoxville community.
December 11, 2024 - Zoom
January 8, 2025 - Zoom
February 12, 2025 - Zoom
March 12, 2025 - Half Day Retreat, 12:30-4:30, CCB, Rm. 575
April 9, 2025 - Zoom
May 14, 2025 - Zoom
June 11, 2025 - Zoom
July 9, 2025 - Zoom
August 13, 2025 - Half Day Retreat, 12:30-4:30, Location TBD
September 10, 2025 - Zoom
October 8, 2025 - Zoom
November 12, 2025 - Zoom
December 10, 2025 - Zoom
CODI BYLAWS COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
The Bylaws committee meetings of CODI are held via Zoom on an as needed basis.
No meetings yet scheduled for 2024/2025
CODI MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
The membership committee meetings of CODI are typically every other month at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom on the Wednesday before the regular CODI meeting.
December 4, 2024
February 5, 2025
April 2, 2025
June 4, 2025
August 6, 2025 - Will meet during half-day retreat
October 1, 2025
December 3, 2025
CODI TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
Transportation Committee meetings are typically every other month at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom on the Monday before the regular CODI meeting.
December 9, 2024
February 10, 2025
April 7, 2025
June 9, 2025
August 11, 2025 - Will meet during half-day retreat
October 6, 2025
December 8, 2025
LIVABILITY STRATEGIC PLAN GROUP
Livability Strategic Plan Group meetings are typically held every other month at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom on Wednesday the week prior to our Regular CODI Meeting.
January 1, 2025 - No Meeting
March 5, 2025 - Will meet during half-day retreat
May 7, 2025
July 2, 2025
September 3, 2025
November 5, 2025
CODI UNIVERSAL DESIGN STRATEGIC PLAN GROUP
Beginning in September 2023, Universal Design Strategic Plan Group meetings are typically held at 2:00 p.m. every other month via Zoom on the Monday directly before the regular CODI meeting.
January 6, 2025
March 10, 2025 - Will meet during half-day retreat
May 12, 2025
July 7, 2025
September 8, 2025
November 10, 2025
CONTACT INFO
Misha Dziubak
CODI City Staff Liaison
City Disability Services Office Assistant I
865-215-2423 / TTY: 711
[email protected]
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