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Disability Advisory Group Gives Accessible Council Chamber Podium High Marks
Disability Advisory Group Gives Accessible Council Chamber Podium High Marks
November 1, 2026
From left, members of Rockville’s Disability Community Advisory Group: Delores Scott, ADA compliance program manager, City Manager’s Office; Todd Tolson, executive director, Blind Muse Foundation; Jeni Stepanek, community representative and founder of the Mattie Stepanek Peace Foundation; Yasmin Reyazuddin, vice president, National Federation of the Blind, Sligo Creek Chapter; Jenn Barnes, supervising therapist, Jewish Social Service Agency for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; and Irene Bowen, commissioner, Transportation and Mobility Commission.
A new accessible podium in the Mayor and Council chamber makes it easier for more residents to speak at public meetings and take part in city decisions.
The Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Program’s Disability Community Advisory Group tested the podium at its quarterly fall meeting and gave it high marks for its ease of use.
The podium is part of Rockville’s commitment to make city spaces, services and processes accessible to everyone.
