Frances R. Manocchio
Director

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Office on Disabilities

 
25 Meade Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Phone: (508) 799-1071, Fax: (508) 799-1018
Email: disabilities@worcesterma.gov
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

The Office on Disabilities ensures that all Worcester residents and visitors with disabilities have access to city programs and services by providing information and referral, advocacy, outreach and educational programs. In addition, this office:

• Provides services and referrals to the roughly 25% of the Worcester population with disabilities and their families;
• Monitors the city's development for the proper accessibility protocols;
• Encourages public awareness of disability issues;
• Reviews and make recommendations about policies, procedures, services and activities of city departments and agencies as they affect people with disabilities;
• Works in cooperation with city departments and agencies to bring about full and equal participation by people with disabilities;
• Advises and assists city officials and employees in ensuring compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations that affect people with disabilities;
• Provides information, referrals, guidance and technical assistance to individuals, public agencies, businesses and organization in all matters pertaining to disabilities on a confidential and free basis.