Accessibility task force

A deaf resident, speaking through an interpreter, urged support for the task force, citing missing captioning at county meetings and gaps in emergency communication and school services.

Asked the council to increase the number of blind and low-vision residents on the task force, saying one seat cannot represent the diversity of vision loss.

A newly blind resident said services should be available in the county, not requiring trips to Montgomery County, DC, or Virginia.

Vice chair of the disability commission and a disability inclusion professional voiced strong support, noting the 50 percent lived-experience requirement and urging quick appointments and follow-through on findings.