Office of Disability Affairs

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.

📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
🕙 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
📍 Wayne County Community College District, NW Campus, Downriver Room
🔗Register Here: https://ow.ly/j4Kt50Z69KO

✨ 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

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 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.

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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

Did you know that April is , which commemorates the landmark 1968 Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing?

To bring awareness, join us for a powerful Fair Housing Month virtual Lunch & Learn on April 15, 2026!
 
Dr. Timothy Robinson, Veteran Affairs Specialist is partnering with the and the Housing & Revitalization Department to explore the History of Housing & Urban Policy in Detroit.
 
This virtual session will dive into:
• The history of discrimination in housing across America
• How these practices shaped and changed Detroit
• The lasting impact of policy on access to housing today.

🔸Wednesday, April 15, 2026
🔸Noon – 1:00 PM
🔸Virtual (FREE event + recorded for later viewing!)

Questions? Contact Khurram Imam at [email protected]
 
Registration is now open via the link in our bio or by scanning the QR code on the flyer!

Let’s learn, reflect, and move toward more equitable housing for all.

Join us on Wednesday, March 18th from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM as we continue to raise awareness for MS, we pivot to an important conversation on mental health and community support for people with disabilities.

We’re honored to welcome Dayna Leplatte, MD, Psychiatrist, as our guest speaker. This virtual session will provide insight, connection, and practical guidance in a supportive space.
Register in advance through the link in our bio and secure your spot.

We look forward to connecting with you.