Watertown Commission on Disability

Monthly archive for September, 2011

Client Services Program for People with Disabilities

The Client Services Program provides information and advocacy for people with disabilities.  Responding to over 10,000 requests a year, the program helps people, their families and friends, as well as professionals and government officials, learn about the government programs that help citizens with disabilities live independently and about their civil rights.  When consumers report systems [...]

Client Assistance Program

If you have a disability and want to work but are having trouble getting vocational rehabilitation services, or want a lifestyle which is more self-reliant but are having trouble getting independent living services, contact the Client Assistance Program (CAP). CAP provides an unbiased source of information, referral and advocacy services for people who are having [...]

WCOD 1st Annual Able Arts Exhibit Sunday October 2

Watertown Commission on Disability announces 1st Annual Able Arts Exhibit The 1st Annual Able Arts exhibit will be held at the Watertown Free Public Library through the months of October and November Watertown Ma, September 28, 2011: Sponsored by the Watertown Commission on disability, the Able Arts Exhibit will be held in the T. Ross [...]

What is Watertown Citizens For Environmental Safety?

WCES is Watertown Citizens for Environmental Safety. Watertown’s Voice for Peace, the Environment, and Social Justice. WCES was founded in 1979 after the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, to organize and encourage citizens to monitor the local environment. Since the decision was made in 1987 to close the Watertown Arsenal, WCES has worked with [...]

Tax Incentives For Improving Accessibility

Two tax incentives are available to businesses to help cover the cost of making access improvements. The first is a tax credit that can be used for architectural adaptations, equipment acquisitions, and services such as sign language interpreters. The second is a tax deduction that can be used for architectural or transportation adaptations., Read Fact [...]

Title VII Chapter 40 Section 8J

Here is a quick link to Section 8J on the Massachusetts Legislature: http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVII/Chapter40/Section8J

0259 Municipal Commissions on Disabilities Description

MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONS ON DISABILITY Commissions on Disability are established by vote of Town Meeting (in towns) or City Council (in cities) to promote the inclusion and integration of persons with disabilities in the activities, services and employment opportunities or the community. Commissions: •Advise and assist municipal officials in ensuring compliance with federal and state disability [...]

Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 8J

This document is titled: Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 8J: Disability commission; powers and duties; members; terms Section 8J. A city which accepts the provisions of this section by vote of its city council, subject to the provisions of its charter, or a town which accepts the provisions of this section at an annual [...]

Meeting Minutes July 2011

Watertown Commission on Disability Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 20, 2011 7:00PM – 9:15PM The meeting was called to order by Chair George Donahue. Present were: George Donahue, Carol Menton, Alex Liazos, Ann Doughty, Kim Charlson, Gayle Shattuck and Fred Isaacs Roll Call Housekeeping Audience issues- None George talked about an incident with a woman who [...]

What is community access monitor?

Community Access Monitor Program  Since the creation of the Community Access Monitor Project in 1985, approximately 12,000 people have been trained by the Massachusetts Office on Disability to survey buildings for accessibility and to advocate for compliance.  Over 2,000 people have been certified as Community Access Monitors.   Initially, the Community Access Monitor Project emphasized the [...]