Disability Access Commission

Agendas & Minutes

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

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Members

  • Andrew Poulsen, Chair, Full Member
    Term expires: 2027
  • Karen Bauerle, Vice Chair, Full Member
    Term expires: 2026
  • Nan Donald, Clerk, Full Member
    Term expires: 2025
  • Norma Masserotti, Full Member
    Term expires: 2027
  • Kimberly Sliney, Full Member
    Term expires: 2026
  • Richard Waruingi, Full Member
    Term expires: 2025
  • Vacant, Elector or Appointed Town Official, Full Member
    Term expires: 2025
  • Michael McNamara, Alternate Member
    Term expires: 2025
  • Aurora Sanfeliz, Alternate Member
    Term expires: 2026

Overview

The Belmont Disability Access Commission is a body of volunteers appointed by the Select Board. It was formed on April 26, 1993, at the Annual Town Meeting in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40 Section 8J. The Commission is charged with providing for the full integration and participation of people with disabilities in the Town of Belmont. For more on the Disabilities Access Commission please see Section 40 - 310 of the General Bylaws.

Please use the Town Administration Office to contact the Disabilities Access Commission by calling 617-993-2610 or emailing selectboard@belmont-ma.gov

Mission Statement

"The Belmont Disability Access Commission is dedicated to protecting the rights of all Belmont citizens, of all ages and with the full range of all abilities and disabilities (specifically including "hidden disabilities"), fully to access Town services and programs, to educating Town officials and the general citizenry about disability issues, to promoting the full inclusion of all persons with diverse disabilities in community life, and to the promotion of their general welfare." - adopted 13 May 2004