ADA Commission
Welcome to the ADA Commission
MEMBERS
Heidi Reed, Commission Member
NEXT MEETING
September 13, 2023 at 6:30pm
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Zoom Link Information:
Dial by Phone: 1-929-205-6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 784 604 1861
Passcode: 01082

SERVICE ANIMALS
There have been several inquiries regarding the difference between Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals recently. The following is the most recent ADA Guidelines for Service Animals. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your ADA Commission. ADA Requirements: Service Animals | ADA.gov
ADA Requirements: Service Animals.
The Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for title II (State and local government services) and title III (public accommodations and commercial facilities) on September 15, 2010, in the Federal Register. www.ada.gov
National Guide Dog Month is a celebration of the work of guide dogs in the United States as a way to raise awareness, appreciation and support for guide dog schools across the United States. It was established in 2008, as a method to benefit non-profit guide dog organizations accredited by the International Guide Dog Federation. There have been several questions in Ware recently regarding guide dogs. We will attempt to answer some of those questions here. For more information, please look at the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Guidelines for Assistance Animals: Disability rights for users of assistance animals | Mass.gov.
- EXAMPLE: “What task does your dog perform specific to your disability? “
- SAMPLE ANSWER: “At the onset of a seizure he’s trained to alert my wife or otherwise bring attention to me if I’m in a public setting. “
MUNICIPAL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIIES ACT IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
This report is the final product of the Municipal Americans with Disabilities Act Improvement Grant Program, received by Ware. The goal of the grant program is to increase accessibility for people with disabilities in Ware. The Massachusetts Office on Disabilities works with communities to realize their ADA Title II obligations and engage in an interactive process so that municipalities like Ware can better understand and achieve increased access and opportunities for persons with disabilities. The Ware ADA Commission has this report and will work to improve accessibility and inclusion for all people in Ware. Click Here for Full Report
NEWSLETTER FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Newsletter - September 2023
60 Minutes a Day Move Your Way
Plan Ahead for Disasters Flyer
Preventing Childhood Obesity - 4 Things Families Can Do
Health eating for kids and teens at: USDA MyPlate Nutrition Information for Kids
SURVEY:
The Community Health Equity Survey will help communities improve conditions that impact health, particularly those most impacted by health inequities. The survey was developed in collaboration with community members and partners across Massachusetts, and it reflects what residents want to know about how their communities experience housing, mental health, safety, and other drivers of health. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health and our partners will use CHEI data to allocate funding, improve programming, and develop policies that address health inequities.
Click Here to Take the Survey
HELPFUL LINKS
SignSchool is a free way to learn Sign Language:
Abilities.com - The resource for the disability community
Disability:IN
Massachusetts Office on Disability
Stavros
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Massachusetts’s Initiative to Maximize Assistive Technology (AT) in Consumer’s Hands
The New England ADA Center
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Center
Disability Scoop - The Premier Source for Developmental Disability News
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Massachusetts Equipment Distribution Program
The Silent Call Procedure