Commission on Disabilities

COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL 120 WASHINGTON STREET MAYOR SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 978-619-5630 CANCELED MEETING – JANUARY 17, 2017 SALEM COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Commission on Disabilities is CANCELED for Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 4:30 p.m., Salem Access TV, 285 Derby Street, Salem, MA. All items on this agenda will be heard on February 21, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. 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 1) David Eppley, new liaison to the Disabilities Commission Welcome and update on projects 2) Guest speaker, Inclusion Advocacy Collaborative 2) Old Business 1) Draft letter in support of utilization of updated accessible icon 2) Update on audible crossing sign; Lisa Cammarata, and group discussion on purchase 3) Next meeting March 21, 2017, 4:30PM, no meeting in February 4) Adjournment Assistive listening devices available for the deaf and hard of hearing upon request. 978-619-5630 or lcammarata@salem.com Debra Lobsitz, Chair; debracl@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.