FM #1811 - Commission On Disability Mtg - 09/03/26

This episode shares the Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting held on Sep 3, 2026 at the Franklin Senior Center. The meeting was interrupted by a fire alarm at the Senior Center. The group managed to practice a safe exit and added planning for disability accommodations (as needed) for Town facilities and public events to their list of topics.

Quick recap:

Discussion on a backup clerk for this session, initially John, then Julie took notes.Update on the accessibility working down at the Town level, becoming more formal, coordinating multiple departments as needed, likely meeting quarterly to work on a long range (10-year) plan. Potential covering areas like infrastructure and digital accessDisability commissions to gather for a roundtable discussion Oct 14, John and Randy volunteered to participate for this sessionIssue raised with no audio signal for the Shaw’s traffic crossing; also with a homeowner on Mill St that needs handicap ramp put inMinutes moved to approve for prior meeting, secondedInterrupted by fire alarm, all clear received approx 20 minutes laterDiscussion on planning for the Harvest FestivalDiscussion on having or changing the October meeting date as it currently conflicts with the Senior Expo on October 2Ultimately resolved to cancel the October sessionContinued discussion on planning for the Senior ExpoASL interpreter being set up for the Expo, vote to authorize the expense (approx $500)Reminder for commission members to wear their t-shirts for the Festival and ExpoMotion to move a couple of agenda items out to the November session (advocacy letter to SNETT, and social media guidelines), secondedMotion to adjourn, seconded

The meeting recording runs about 43 minutes (shorter due to the fire alarm interruption).

Audio link -

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The meeting agenda - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032026-2474

Commission on Disability page - https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/496/Franklin-Commission-on-Disability

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