Commission on Disabilities

COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 120 WASHINGTON STREET KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 MAYOR 978-619-5630 Salem Commission on Disabilities November 17, 2015 - 4:00PM Salem Access TV, 285 Derby Street, Salem, MA COMMISSION STATEMENT The Salem Commission on Disabilities is committed to making Salem a better place to work and live for people with disabilities. The Commission also strives to make Salem a more accessible place to visit for people living with all kinds of disabilities. Our mission is to raise awareness, educate, and provide informational resources about various disability issues. Two of the ways we do so are by providing educational information in the monthly meetings broadcasted on the local cable network, SATV Channel 22, and providing a daily audible column to help maximize the pedestrian commuter’s safety. The Commission supports a strong relationship with City government, its constituents and the Salem business community, including the museums and other tourist attractions. AGENDA 1) Introductions 2) Guest Speaker: a) Shawn McDuff, Deputy Director Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann All People Accessible Business, APAB, Project 3) Old Business a) Formation of subcommittee for use of funds from Accessible Parking Violations b) MBTA completion of accessibility across tracks; pictures 4) New Business a) Discussion to increase in fine for Accessible Parking Violations b) Discussion on new start time for Commission meetings c) Review and comments on Salem’s new website and information on SCOD d) Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regulatory Review Process for persons with disabilities 5) Next meetings a) December 15, 2015; no guest speaker b) January 19, 2016; Mayor Kim Driscoll 6) Adjournment Assistive listening devices available for the deaf and hard of hearing upon request. 978-619-5630 or lcammarata@salem.com Andrew J. LaPointe, Co-Chair; alapointe89@comcast.net Debra Lobsitz, Co-Chair; debracl@comcast.net John Jodoin, Co-Chair; spedpararose@comcast.net Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law MGL, ch. 30A sections 18-25 and City of Salem Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.