Commission on Disabilities

Meetings

7:00 p.m.
2nd Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November
Town Hall

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Members

Diane L. Burns, Chair Vacancy
Term expires June 30, 2024 Term Expires June 30, 2022

Leonora Ryan Michael Diggins
Term expires June 30, 2024 Term Expires June 30, 2024

Charbel Sakr Debora Deldotto
Term Expires June 30, 2024 Term Expires June 30, 2023

Diane Tonelli
Term Expires June 30, 2022

About the Commission

The purpose of the Shrewsbury Commission on Disabilities is to bring about full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. It works to assure the advancement of legal rights and for the promotion of maximum opportunities, supportive services, accommodations and accessibility in a manner, which fosters dignity and self-determination. Meetings are open to the public and additional meetings may be held as necessary.

Priorities

Accessible housing and transportation and equal job opportunities in Shrewsbury
Achievement of barrier free environment
Elimination of discrimination against people with disabilities
Improvement of delivery of municipal services
Promotion of awareness of the needs of people with disabilities

Electronic Resources

Small Business Primer

ADA Handicap Accessible Parking

Massachusetts Office on Disability

Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (AAB)

Americans with Disabilities Act Title III Regulations

Notice of Nondiscrimination pursuant to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act

http://www.wrtaparatransit.com/files/downloads/Paratransit%20Brochure.pdf