Accessibility Advisory Committee

Chairperson Member John Finn Robert Bureau Dee Karuna Kate McGrath (A) Joseph Prochilo Stephen Stolberg Vice Chairperson Elizabeth Myska City of Worcester Accessibility Advisory Commission This is a hybrid meeting Levi Lincoln Chamber City Hall Tuesday, July 15, 2025 4:30pm votes shall be recorded by roll call of the members present* ASL interpreters present online To virtually join the meeting please go to: Click Here To Join Meeting number: 246 739 471 527 Password: ViXa9v Join by phone: 469-998-7682 Access code: 399 318 174# The meeting will be livestreamed from the City Website at www.worcesterma.gov/video-on-demand and may be broadcast on the local government cable channel 192 if another meeting is not already in progress. To request a reasonable accommodation or interpretation or to submit written comments or questions in advance of the meeting, please contact the Office by email at accessibility@worcesterma.gov. Please note that interpretation requests must be received no later than 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Para solicitar interpretación o una adaptación razonables o para enviar comentarios o preguntas por escrito antes de la reunión, comuníquese con la Oficina por correo electrónico a accessibility@worcesterma.gov. Tenga en cuenta que las solicitudes de interpretación deben recibirse a más tardar 48 horas antes de la reunion.  c/o PATRICIA LAFORE DIRECTOR HUMAN RIGHTS & ACCESSIBILITY 51 SEVER STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01609 TELEPHONE (508) 799-1995 | FAX (508) 799-1218 EMAIL: accessibility@worcesterma.gov Please note: all times listed below are approximate 1. Call to order, instructions for participation, introductions as 4:30-4:35 needed Present Robert Bureau Elizabeth Myska John Finn Dee Karuna Kate McGrath (A) Joseph Prochilo Stephen Stolberg (A)= Associate member Staff Present Patricia M. LaFore Dawn Clark 2. Approve meeting minutes from June 17, 2025 4:35-4:40 3. Updates on July 23rd, 2025, Disability Pride/35th ADA Anniversary 4:40 – 4:50 Event (McGrath/Karuna) 4. Follow up Polar Park Issues 4:50 – 5:00 5. In tro d u ction an d co nv ersatio n with Ex ecu tiv e 5:00 – 6:00 Directo r Allan Mo ten k o and Assistan t Directo r o f Co mmu n icatio n Serv ices Jeffery Do u g an fro m Massach u setts Office o n Disa b ility 6.Notice of Election on Officers for September (Chairperson, Vice 6:00– 6:05 Chairperson, Secretary) 7. Approval of FY’24 AAC Draft Annual Report 6:05 – 6:20 8. FY’2 6 AAC W orkin g Meeting Plan 6:20 -6:25 9. Review of AAB applications and notices (included for awareness but no action required b/c there are no City properties) Notice of Action 2 Grove St. Variance application 2 Grove St. 10. Suggestions from members for future agenda items 6:25 – 6:30 11. Announcements 6:30 -6:35 *WRTA Transportation Advisory Planning Group – Wednesday, July 23, 2025- 1 -2:30pm *Emergency Preparedness Tip: Click here for a list of items and other helpful tips: https://www.ready.gov/ *Next Accessibility Advisory Commission meeting Tuesday, August 19, 2025- 4:30pm Adjournment Page 3 of 3