If additional accommodations are needed, or for more information about this event or accessibility in Athens, email goal is to focus on parts of streetscaping that are done well, highlight businesses working to address accessibility, and look at ways to improve accessibility in upcoming City streetscaping projects,” McNelly said in a news release.

Additional speakers will include City Council President Chris Knisely, Commission Vice Chair Dianne Bouvier, Athens City Service-Safety Director Andy Stone, Athens Uptown Business Association member and Brenen’s Coffee Café co-owner Jessica Thompson, and McNelly.Īll Athens residents are invited to attend. Micah McCarey, director of the Ohio University LGBT Center and member of the Disability Commission and Athens City Council, and Sarah Doherty, LGBT Center assistant director, will serve as masters of ceremonies. The walking/rolling activity will conclude at 12:15 with a short program and refreshments at Howard Park.ĭr. The Walk, Talk, and Roll event will provide an opportunity to show and report accessibility issues and areas in the Uptown Athens area. to review accessibility in Uptown Athens.Ĭommittee members Davey McNelly and Rob Delach will guide participants at 11:30 a.m., beginning at the Passion Works Studio, 20 West State Street, to OHIOs Howard Park at the corner of College and Union Streets. The Accessibility and Advocacy Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities will hold the annual event on Friday, June 9, from 11:30 a.m. Ohio University students, faculty and staff are invited to take part in the Walk, Talk, and Roll event in Athens.

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