Commission on Disabilities

COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 98 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 MAYOR 978-619-5630 Salem Commission on Disabilities November 19, 2019; 4:30PM; SATV Offices; 285 Derby Street 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) Old Business: 1) Institute for Human Centered Design/ADA Transition Plan update; Lisa Cammarata 2) MGL Ch. 90, Section 14A; Protection of blind pedestrians crossing or attempting to cross ways 3) Tap board ordinance; Lisa Cammarata/Lisa Peterson 3) New Business 1) Variance request from Department of Transportation; Debra Lobsitz 2) S. 1376; Chris Nagle 3) Invitation from Jeff Cohen, No Place for Hate; Debra Lobsitz 4) Minute taker for meetings posting; Lisa Cammarata Subcommittee reports, if applicable; and update of membership of each Project funding; Lisa Cammarata By-Laws and updates; Debra Lobsitz Pedestrian safety; Chris Nagle Social media; John Young 4) Announcements/General discussion and ideas for future meetings; if needed 5) Next meeting December 17, 2019, ***401 BRIDGE STREET, Community Life Center, Salem 4:30PM; SATV Presentation/Public Comment for ADA Transition Plan to take place at this meeting. 6) Adjournment Assistive listening devices available for the deaf and hard of hearing upon request. 978-619-5630 or lcammarata@salem.com or Debra Lobsitz, Chair; dlobsitz@salem.com 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.