Ensuring we can all work together!
Members
- Renee Eldredge, Chair
- Nicole Fleming, Vice Chair
- Pam Smith, Secretary
- Katrina Fleming, Communications Manager
- Miranda Jennings, Treasurer
Founders
- Christina Seaverns
- Susan Kuchta
What is a Commission on Disabilities?
Municipal Commissions on Disability (CODs) advise municipal governments on the disability community’s needs in their city or town. We inform municipal officials about accessibility concerns and best practices for inclusion of people with disabilities in municipal programs, services, and facilities. CODs are established by town meeting or city council vote.
BYLAWS
Example responsibilities of the COD:
- Advising and assisting local officials with compliance to federal and state disability laws
- Partnering with people with disabilities to make their voices heard in vital city or town affairs
- Assisting the city or town with ensuring their ADA Self-Evaluation meets ADA requirements
- Assisting the city or town with the implementation and upkeep of their ADA Transition Plan
- Sharing accessibility concerns and reminders to developers
- Reviewing projects that come before the local Planning Board, Town Meeting, City Council, and other municipal groups
- Coordinating with MOD, advocates, and elected officials to keep informed about applicable disability laws and regulations
- And more – MGL Chapter 40, Section 8J lists out general ways CODs can support their local disability communities.
" I am a mother of two young children. My experience with a disability is losing my vision and ability to walk for a period of time. My goal is to see my children graduate. My hope for this committee is that other people won’t have to go through what I went through."
CONACT US: winchendoncod@gmail.com / 978-297-3155 ext 5 (Miranda Jennings)