Commission on Disability

Meetings

The Commission on Disability meets on the third Wednesday, ten months per year from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The Personnel Director is the ADA Coordinator and provides support to the Commission.
Address: Commission on Disability c/o Personnel Department, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
Phone: 617-972-6443
Email the Commission on Disability

Members

Term Expiration: 11/1/20 Naomi Ridge

Term Expiration: 11/1/20 Elan Rohde
Term Expiration: 11/1/21 Megan O’Halloran
Term Expiration: 11/1/21 Carol Menton
Term Expiration: 11/1/22 Carol Wilson-Braun
Term Expiration: 11/1/22 Kim Charlson
Term Expiration: 11/1/22Lisa Feltner, Town Council
Term Expiration: 11/1/20 John Hawes, Jr
Term Expiration: 11/1/21 Elizabeth Gifford

Description

Research local concerns experienced by people with disabilities and their families.
Advise / assist municipal officials and employees in ensuring compliance with state and federal laws affecting people with disabilities.
Coordinate / carryout programs designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities and their families.
Assist with the development of policies, procedures, and services affecting people with disabilities and their families.
Provide Closed Captioning for Town Council Meetings.
Provide information, referrals, guidance, and technical assistance in all matters pertaining to disability.
Help coordinate activities of other local groups organized for similar purposes.