TOWN of NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH
MUNICIPAL COMMISSION on DISABILITY

Welcome to the North Attleborough Commission on Disability Web Page

Residents who would like more information on the subject of enabling residents with disabilities, and on various commission initiatives, are welcome to attend the NA MCoD's monthly meetings, usually the second Thursday of every month at 1:00 pm in the Lower Conference Room at the NA Town Hall at 43 South Washington St.


New Members Wanted

North Attleboro is currently looking for new volunteer members to our Board. There can be up to nine (9) members serving. If interested, please contact us below. We provided an Application Form that can be sent into the Selectman's Office. Thank you for your willingness to serve.

Click here to email Commission

or mail Application Form to the Board of Selectmen
Address: 43 South Washington St., North Attlboro, MA 02760
Phone: 1-508-699-0100


Disability Indicator Program

In the spirit of preparedness in an event of an emergency of any kind, the North Attleboro Emergency Management Agency, spearheaded by the Fire and Police Department, is asking persons with a disability to file an official MA disability indicator form. Information about the program can be found at the Massachusetts Public Safety website. Always remember information on the disability indicator form is confidential. To download the form immediately Click Here and mail it to

Chief Peter Lamb, NA Fire Department
50 Elm Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760-2318
Phone: (508) 699-0140


Function of Commission:

  • Advise and assist municipal officials in ensuring compliance with federal and state disability laws.
  • Review policies and activities of municipal departments and boards as they affect persons with disabilities.
  • Provide information, referral, advocacy and technical assistance to individuals, businesses and organizations in all matters pertaining to disability.
  • Coordinate the activities of other local groups organized to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.
Members  
Bruce Alexander Chair
Carole Baker Vice-Chair
Mark Silva Secretary
Sandra Cook
Robert Giers
JoAnn Cathcart ADA Coord
Trini Luckey
Katie Purvis

Previous/Upcoming Regular Meeting's AGENDA

Regular Meeting MINUTES

 


Helpful Disability Links:

Authority - MGL Ch 40 Sec 8J

MA Office on Disability

Federal Goverment Disabilities

SSA Benefits for People with Disabilities

ADA Standards for Accessible Design

MA AAB (Architectural Access Board) Regulations

MA AAB (Architectural Access Board) Past Rules and Regulations

Disability Law Center

Disabled Persons Protections Commission

MA Commission for the Blind

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - Executive Order 530

Adaptive Environments Center, Inc.