Watertown Commission on Disability

Monthly archive for February, 2010

Budget Advocacy Training March 24

A message from Disability Policy Consortium
Budget Advocacy Training
Although we are in the middle of the Budget process, it is not too late to make a difference!
The Governor has proposed his budget for FY11 and now is the time to communicate your concerns to the legislators about disability issues. Don’t miss this important training! [...]

Disability Policy Consortium Weekly Update

Disability Policy Consortium Weekly Update
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Our Day – February 23, 2010 – Please RSVP by TODAY!!!
Our Day, for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind is being held at the State House on February 23rd. Please attend! Additional information on this exciting event is available at http://www.dpcma.org/News/tabid/716/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/95/Deaf-Hard-of-Hearing-and-DeafBlind-Day.aspx.
An Invitation to [...]

Hearings on FY2011 State Budget Feb 19th & 23rd

This message from the Disabilty Policy Consortium. For more info contact: cgraham@dpcma.org
The Joint Committee on Ways and Means has announced the hearing schedule for the FY2011 Budget.
Three dates are important for human service advocates.
The February hearing are opportunities to listen to the listed state agencies present their budgets. It is possible for the general [...]

Corporate Infrastructure: Diversity Initiatives that Promote the Inclusion of Individuals with Disabilities

The Employer Webinar Series provides in-depth information on recruiting, hiring and retaining qualified individuals with disabilities. Leaders in the field will share their experience and success in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce. This series enhances employers’ knowledge and increase awareness of practical methods of increasing diversity in the workplace through [...]

Notice of Sevice required by AAB begining March 1, 2010

As of of March 1, 2010, the Architectural Access Board will be requiring that a “Notice of Service” be completed by all those applying for variance applications from 521 CMR. This “Notice of Service” is attached to the new variance application forms and requires that each applicant must bring the variance application and all [...]

News from New England ADA Center February 2010

ADA
City toughens ADA enforcement (Dubuque Telegraph Herald)
http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=269429
Businesses will be fined if they are not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act after 30 days of receiving notice.

Justice Department Reaches Three Settlements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (PR Newswire)
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/justice-department-reaches-three-settlements-under-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-regarding-the-use-of-electronic-book-readers-81337432.html
The Justice Department announced separate agreements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with Case [...]

Disability Policy Consortium Weekly Update February

Disability Policy Consortium Weekly Update February
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Employment Now Coalition Announcement
The February 5 Employment Now Coalition meeting will be webcasted on www.livestream.com/webshare starting just before 1 PM. This is a demonstration project being tested by the Disability Policy Consortium through the generous contribution of Steve Marx. It will be an [...]