Bedford Disability Commission Seeks Formal Name Change
Bedford Disability Commission votes to seek formal name change to improve language standards. The Commission voted 5 to 0, with Select Board liaison Terrence Parker abstaining, to request the change from "Disability Commission" to "Commission on Disability," adopting terminology from the
Commission on Disability · Meeting of February 10, 2026
Bedford Disability Commission votes to seek formal name change to improve language standards. The Commission voted 5 to 0, with Select Board liaison Terrence Parker abstaining, to request the change from "Disability Commission" to "Commission on Disability," adopting terminology from the Massachusetts Office on Disability and implementing people-first language to reduce stigma. The Commission identified priority projects for the FY27 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant, including a $30,000 library website overhaul, high-contrast stair treads and flooring replacement at Town Hall, and proposed a closed-captioning pilot using tablets and laptops for the March Annual Town Meeting to assist attendees with hearing impairments.
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Source: the Commission on Disability meeting of February 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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