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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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WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL |
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Starting on August 11th, join us on Thursday’s for a relaxed, just for fun evening of wheelchair basketball at the Christenberry Community Center. Hosted by The City of Knoxville Dynamic Recreation Program, in partnership with Power-of-Play, sessions will consist of an open gym style of wheelchair basketball over the course of 8 weeks from 6pm-8pm.
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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 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.
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 appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council. 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.
**If you would like to attend one of our Zoom meetings, please email
[email protected] no later than one hour prior to the scheduled
meeting time.
January 11, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
February 10, 2023 - Half-Day Retreat (12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., American Job Center Knoxville)
March 8, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
April 12, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
May 10, 2023 - In-Person Meeting (Location TBD)
June 14, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
July 12, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
August 18, 2023 - Full-Day Retreat 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Public Service Complex)
September 13, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
October 11, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
November 8, 2023 - In-Person Meeting (Location TBD)
December 13, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
CODI COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
Community Engagement committee meetings will be held as portion of the regular monthly CODI meeting beginning in March 2023.
January 11, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
February 8, 2023 - Cancelled
CODI BYLAWS COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
**If you would like to attend one of our Zoom meetings, please email
[email protected] no later than one hour prior to the scheduled
meeting time
No meetings yet scheduled for 2023
CODI MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
The membership committee meetings of CODI are quarterly and typically meet at 3:00 p.m. on the Tuesday before the regular CODI meeting.
**If you would like to attend one of our Zoom meetings, please email
[email protected] no later than one hour prior to the scheduled meeting time
March 7, 2023 - Cancelled
March 13, 2023 - Zoom Meeting, 2:00 p.m.
June 13, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
September 12, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
December 12, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
CODI TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
The transportation committee meetings of CODI are typically at 3:00 p.m. on the Monday before the regular CODI meeting.
**If you would like to attend one of our Zoom meetings, please email
[email protected] no later than one hour prior to the scheduled meeting time
January 10, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
February 6, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
March 6, 2023 - Cancelled
April 10, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
May 8, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
June 12, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
July 10, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
August 7, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
September 11, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
October 9, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
November 6, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
December 11, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
LIVABILITY STRATEGIC PLAN GROUP
Livability Strategic Plan Group meetings are typically held at 3:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to our Regular CODI Meeting.
**If you would like to attend one of our Zoom meetings, please email
[email protected] no later than one hour prior to the scheduled
meeting time.
January 5, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
February 2, 2023 - Cancelled
March 23, 2023 - 12:30 p.m., Zoom Meeting**
April 6, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
May 4, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
June 8, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
July 6, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
August 3, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
September 7, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
October 5, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
November 2, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
December 7, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
CODI UNIVERSAL DESIGN STRATEGIC PLAN GROUP
Universal Design Strategic Plan Group meetings are typically held at 2:00 p.m. on the Tuesday directly before the regular CODI meeting.
**If you would like to attend one of our Zoom meetings, please email
[email protected] no later than one hour prior to the scheduled meeting time
January 10, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
February 7, 2023 - Cancelled
March 7, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
April 11, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
May 9, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
June 13, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
July 11, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
August 8, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
September 12, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
October 10, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
November 7, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
December 12, 2023 - Zoom Meeting**
CONTACT INFO
Misha Dziubak
CODI City Staff Liaison
City Disability Services Office Assistant
865-215-2423 / TTY: 711
[email protected]
Dennis Landfather
CODI Chair
[email protected]
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