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 |
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| Bruce Alexander |
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Chair |
| Carole Baker |
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Vice-Chair |
| Mark Silva |
|
Secretary |
| Sandra Cook |
| Robert Giers |
| JoAnn Cathcart |
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ADA Coord |
| Trini Luckey |
| Katie Purvis |
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.
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