City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee
The City of Bend’s Accessibility Advisory Committee’s (COBAAC) purpose is to assist and advise the city on the most efficient and responsible means by which to make its programs, services, activities and facilities accessible to all of Bend’s residents and visitors.
Members
- John Heylin, Chair
- Amanda Hamer, Vice Chair
- Aaron Rivers
- Andrew Caruana
- Carl Burnett
- Ian Isaacson
- Liz Diether-Martin
- Liz Woodfin
- Stephanie Utzman
- Whitney Bennett
- Mariah Tennison (alternate)
- Alysa MacRae (alternate)
- Robert Townsend (ex officio status pending)
Council Liaison
Ariel Mendez, City Councilor
Meetings
When:
Fourth Thursday of each month, except November and December
Time:
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Where:
City Council Chambers,
Bend City Hall
710 NW Wall Street
and online via Zoom
(unless otherwise noted in the agenda packet and noticed)
All meetings are open and accessible to the public.
Agendas
Agendas are uploaded closer to the meeting date.
Meeting Archives and Livestream Recordings
Presentations are found, viewed and heard in all of the livestream recordings. Starting January 2023, the monthly minute documents have YouTube livestream timestamp links for the agenda items that contain presentations. The previous year’s meeting minute documents do not contain livestream timestamp links for the presentations.
For additional meeting archives, please contact Lisa Larsen.
| Date | Meeting | Meeting Materials & Recordings |
|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | COBAAC | Livestream Recording |
| DATE | Meeting | Materials & Recordings |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | COBAAC Alternate Date | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 11/20/2025 | COBAAC Alternate Date | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 10/23/2025 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 09/25/2025 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 08/28/2025 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 07/24/2025 | COBAAC Canceled for Summer Break | No materials or Recording |
| 06/26/2025 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 05/22/2025 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 04/24/2025 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 03/27/2025 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 02/20/2025 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 01/23/2025 | COBAAC | Minutes / Zoom Recording |
| DATE | Meeting | Materials & Recordings |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | COBAAC Alternate Meeting Date | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 11/21/2024 | COBAAC Alternate Meeting Date | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 10/24/2024 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 09/26/2024 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 08/22/2024 | COBAAC: Canceled/Break | No Materials or Recording |
| 07/25/2024 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 06/27/2024 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 05/23/2024 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 04/25/2024 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 03/28/2024 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 02/22/2024 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
| 01/25/2024 | COBAAC | Minutes / Livestream Recording |
Supporting Documents
- 2025 COBAAC Workplan
- 2022 – 2023 Strategic Plan
- COBAAC Charter (2022 Update)
- Proclamation – White Cane Safety Day
Language Assistance Services & Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities
You can obtain this information in alternate formats such as Braille, electronic format, etc. Free language assistance services are also available. Please contact the Accessibility & Equity Program at accessibility@bendoregon.gov or call 541-693-2198. Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. Contacting us with your accommodation 48 to 72 hours in advance will help the City of Bend procure your request, subject to vendor processing time. Thank you!
Servicios de asistencia lingüística e información sobre alojamiento para personas con discapacidad
Puede obtener esta información en formatos alternativos como Braille, formato electrónico, etc. También disponemos de servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Póngase en contacto con Gestor del proyecto o creador del documento Accessibility Program accessibility@bendoregon.gov o número de teléfono 541-693-2198. Los usuarios del servicio de retransmisión deben marcar el 7-1-1.