Commission on Disability

Officers

Members

  • Theresa Picard
  • Gary Bousquet
  • Mitch Kulig
  • Amy Partlow
  • Paul J. Babineau
Alternates (Voting Members When Needed for Quorum)
  • Brother Vincent Vivian
  • Nancy Shepard-Murray

Responsibilities

The Commission on Disability's volunteers research local problems of people with disabilities and coordinates its activities with other local groups organized for similar purposes, the Chicopee Planning Department and departments involved with new construction and modification of properties, other city and town commissions and as well as the Massachuetts Office on Disability (MOD).


The Commission reports local problems of people with disabilities to the Local Coordinator for the Disabled and makes recommendations and suggestions to the City's Local Coordinator for the Disabled. The Commission also suggests means to correct problems confronted by people with disabilities in Chicopee. The Chairman of the Commission is the Local Coordinator for the Disabled.


You may contact your Commission on Disability at 413-594-1575. 
 ***Unattended phone, please leave a voicemail message and your contact information!***


Helpful Documents

  1. ADA and City Government Common Problems (PDF)
  2. ADA Barrier Removal and Van-accessibility (PDF)
  3. ADA Business Brief - Deaf-Hard of Hearing in Hospital (PDF)
  4. ADA Business Brief - Deaf-Hard of Hearing in Lodging (PDF)
  5. ADA Business Brief - Gas Stations (PDF)
  6. ADA Business Brief - Restriping Parking Lots (PDF)
  7. ADA Business Brief - Service Animals (PDF)
  8. ADA Business Tax Incentive for Accessibility (PDF)
  9. ADA Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal (PDF)
  10. ADA Chicopee Grievance Procedure (PDF)
  11. ADA Chicopee Public Notice (PDF)
  12. ADA Common Problems at New Lodging (PDF)
  13. ADA Common Questions About Child Care Centers (PDF)
  14. ADA Common Questions About Title II (PDF)
  15. ADA Disability Etiquette Booklet (PDF)
  16. ADA Disability Rights Laws in Massachusetts (PDF)
  17. ADA Errors-Omissions New Construction Alterations (PDF)
  1. ADA Five Steps to Make New Lodging Comply (PDF)
  2. ADA Guide for Small Businesses (PDF)
  3. ADA Guide to Employment (PDF)
  4. ADA Law Enforcement Commonly Asked Questions (PDF)
  5. ADA Law Enforcement Deaf-Hard of Hearing (PDF)
  6. ADA Law Enforcement Questions and Answers Hiring Officers (PDF)
  7. ADA Mediation Program (PDF)
  8. ADA Medical Care for Mobility Disabled (PDF)
  9. ADA Questions and Answers (PDF)
  10. ADA Returning Serviceman (PDF)
  11. ADA Serving Blind or Low Vision (PDF)
  12. ADA Title III Complaint How to File (PDF)
  13. Don't Say-Do Say (PDF)
  14. FCC Closed Caption Complaint Information (PDF)
  15. FCC Filing Closed Captioning Complaint Information (PDF)
  16. MAEDP Mass Equip Distribution Program Information (PDF)
  17. Medical Care for Mobility Disabled (PDF)