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Accessibility Advisory Commission

If interested, please submit an Online Applicationto the City Manager's Office. Your information will be kept on file by the CAC and will be used to screen candidates as openings occur. The CAC looks forward to receiving your application, which will receive the most careful consideration.

Profile Details

Name:
Accessibility Advisory Commission
Membership:
Seven (7) Regular Members, Five (5) Associates - View Members
Classification:
ADVISORY - What Does It Mean?
Term:
Three (3) Years; Expires May 31
Meetings:
Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
Board/Commission Duties:

Monitor the City's progress regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan; review Handicap Parking violation statistics; monitor Accessible taxi cab statistics; advise the Public Works Department on critically needed repairs and annual expenditure of $200,000 for accessibility of sidewalks; review and comment on local applications before the MA Architectural Access Board; provide trainings for the community on disability related topics; select groups who serve the disability community to use Union Station's Grand Hall for free for fundraising events.

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Member Responsibilities:

Participate in monthly meetings and other community meetings as necessary.

Member Skillset:

Collaborative mindset to work together with a diverse group of individuals with varied abilities on issues of mutual concern.