Commission on Disability finalizes support for three ADA grant applications
Commission on Disability approves three ADA grant applications and plans new community networking initiative. The commission approved final language for three FY27 Massachusetts Office on Disability grant-support letters, with Chair Sarah Blackman scheduled to submit them to Facilities Project
Commission on Disability · Meeting of May 12, 2026
BEDFORD — Commission on Disability approves three ADA grant applications and plans new community networking initiative. The commission approved final language for three FY27 Massachusetts Office on Disability grant-support letters, with Chair Sarah Blackman scheduled to submit them to Facilities Project Manager Erin Dorr for finalization. Members Vice-Chair Howard Sumner, Gyasi Burks-Abbott, and Amy Kelly supported the decision.
The commission also committed to launching a quarterly networking pilot program during fiscal 2027, featuring informal weekend gatherings for community members across all disabilities.
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Source: the Commission on Disability meeting of May 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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