Mission Statement
The Upton Commission on Disability was created at the November 14, 2017 Town Meeting under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8J to promote the inclusion and integration of persons with disabilities in the activities and services and employment opportunities in the community.
Role of the Commission
- To 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
Goals
- Insure Municipal services, programs, programs, meetings, and employment opportunities are available and accessible to persons with disabilities
- Insure businesses, agencies, and organizations are accessible to persons with disabilities
- Encourage mobility
- Be a resource: provide information and referrals on a broad range of disability issues
- Advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities and disability groups
- Educate the public about disability issues
Membership
- Membership shall consist of 5 members, appointed by the Town Manager with approval of the Select Board
- Majority (3 members) shall consist of people with a disability
- One shall b e a member of the immediate family of a person with a disability
- One member shall be either an elected or appointed official of Upton