On February 4, 2014, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the City of Boston was accepting applications for the Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities. The Commission facilitates full and equal participation in all aspects of life by persons with disabilities in the City of Boston. They strive to reduce architectural, procedural, attitudinal, and communication barriers that affect persons with disabilities.
The commission is made up of nine members who work to help the City of Boston meet the needs of persons with disabilities who live, work and visit Boston. The Commission informs and advises the City on policies and procedures affecting the disability community.
“As Mayor of the City of Boston, I represent all our residents, and ensuring the voice of our disability community is heard is a priority for me,” Mayor Walsh said. “I’m looking forward to working with the Commission on new ideas that will make the City of Boston more accessible and welcoming to all.”
The City is currently seeking applications from people with disabilities that reflect the diverse needs of Boston’s neighborhoods and communities. Members will be appointed by the Mayor and serve in a volunteer capacity for a term of three years. Applicants must be residents of the City of Boston.
What are some other ways the City of Boston is helping Bostonians with disabilities and their families?
• Celebrate the 24th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Thursday, July 24th, 2014 from 12 to 3 PM on Boston City Hall Plaza
• See films at the "Disability Reframed: A Community Film Series” taking place in Boston and Cambridge throughout the year.
• Camp Joy for Boston residents ages 3 to 22 with disabilities and their siblings. The four-week summer camp provides structured, daily opportunities for participants to make new friends, have fun, learn, and grow during the summer months.