Franklin Commission on Disability

Franklin Commission on Disability Agenda and Meeting Packet Date: August 6, 2026 Time: 4:00pm Meeting will be held at: Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin, MA, Computer Room A note to residents: All citizens are welcome to attend public meetings in person. Please note: for consideration of all participants, we strive for a fragrance-free environment, so attendees are requested to not use perfume, cologne, or other fragrances. The Town of Franklin does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing accessible programs, meetings, and events. To request reasonable modification to participate in this program, please contact Gus Brown, ADA Coordinator, at gbrown@franklinma.gov or 508-553-4855. Requests for ASL interpreter or CART services made after July 31, 2026 will be considered but may not be possible to fill. 1.​Announcements from the Chair a.​Compliance updates b.​Accessibility Working Group (AWG) updates c.​ Resident requests 2.​Citizen Comments a.​Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Commission cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. 3.​Member Comments 4.​Approval of Minutes: 7/2/26 Minutes 5.​Budget: a.​Discuss ideas for Handicap Parking funds b.​Vote on using $100 for Franklin Downtown Partnership Member 6.​Virtual Meetings: Discuss adding this option for public a.​Education Goal: Accessibility of virtual calls 7.​Event Goal: a.​Harvest Fest: September 26, (time unknown, usually 12-5pm) b.​Senior Center Expo: October 2, 10am-1pm 8.​Advocacy: Letter for SNETT 9.​Future Agenda Items a.​Education Goal: Creating accessible documents b.​Education Goal: Accessibility in Franklin document 10.​ Adjourn