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 December 17, 2019 at 6:00 PM NOTE: NEW LOCATION FOR THIS MEETING ONLY Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center 401 Bridge 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 Commission members and guests 2) New Business 1) Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD) a. ADA Transition Plan Presentation by IHCD Public Comment Opportunity, Breakout sessions, Discussions 3) Next meeting January 21, 2019 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. NOTE: NEW LOCATION FOR THIS MEETING ONLY Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center, 401 Bridge Street, Salem, MA Directions can be found here 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.