Disability Commission

Meetings

The meetings are open to the public.

  • 5 pm
  • The third Tuesday of each month
  • Senior Center
    67 Conz Street
    Northampton, MA 01060

ADA Anniversary Celebration Display

The photograph below is from the ADA Anniversary Display in the front lobby of the Forbes Library.

Read an editorial article in the New York Times

ADA Anniversary Celebration Exhibit at Forbes Library

Agenda & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Most Recent Agenda (PDF) | View All Agendas and Minutes (PDF)

Commission on Disability June 2014 Minutes (PDF)

Members

Current voting members of the committee.
  • Chris Palames, Chair
  • City Councilor Marianne LaBarge, Vice-Chair
  • Marie Westburg, ADA Coordinator
  • James Winston
  • Hannah Coyle
  • Letita Ward
  • Judith Kimberly
  • Gene Page
  • Emma Cornwell

About the Commission

The Commission on Disability (COD), created by City Ordinance, is composed of nine voting members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. The city's ADA (American with Disabilities Act) Coordinator serves as liaison to the COD. The Coordinator may be reached at the Northampton Senior Center.

Please contact the ADA Coordinator for information on local resources such as: transportation, housing, special programs and services, legal assistant, parking and special permits.

  1. Information from COD
  2. COD Meeting Videos
  3. Proclamations for COD
  1. Braille Menu Locations (PDF)

Mayor David Narkewicz presents the Northampton Disability Commission with an ADA Proclamation at the July 9th City Council Meeting. Accepting the proclamation are (l-r) Mayor Narkewicz, James Winston, Tori Eklund, Chair, and Ruth McGrath

Mayor David Narkewicz presents the Northampton Disability Commission with an ADA Proclamation