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Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Mission

The mission of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities is to provide persons with disabilities equal opportunity and access to, as well as participation in, education, employment, and public and private services in the City of Medford through advocacy, awareness, and enforcement.

 

disABILITY Fair

The image shows a podium with an American flag and a state flag, and two individuals standing behind the podium, one of whom appears to be speaking into a microphone.
The image shows a group of people, including two adults, a child, and a baby, standing in what appears to be a school or community center setting, with colorful walls and furniture visible in the background.
The image shows a police officer's uniform with a patch on the sleeve that reads %22Medford Autism Awareness Police%22.
The image shows two women standing at a podium, one speaking into a microphone while the other stands beside her. The background includes an American flag and other decorations, suggesting this is a formal event or presentation.
The image depicts a classroom or office setting with various informational displays, posters, and materials on a table, along with chairs and a doorway visible in the background.
The image shows two people, a woman with curly hair and a woman wearing a floral dress, engaged in conversation in what appears to be a classroom or office setting.
The image shows a police officer standing at a podium, with a woman standing next to him, both appearing to be speaking at an event or press conference.
Three individuals, two men and one woman, standing behind a podium with American and other flags in the background.
Three men standing behind a podium, with flags and banners visible in the background.
A person standing at a podium, gesturing and speaking, with flags and banners visible in the background.
A woman in glasses and a dark sweater stands at a podium with an American flag in the background, gesturing as she speaks.
A woman in a black top stands in front of a wooden door, covering her mouth with her hand.

Members

Susan Bibbins, Term expires 6/30/2026 - $1,000 stipend

Joseph Casey, Term expires 6/30/2026 - $1,000 stipend

Kameron Knab, Term expires 6/30/2026 - $1,000 stipend

John Shayeb, Term expires on 6/30/2028 - $1,000 stipend

Katherine Ryan, Term expires on 6/30/26 - $1,000 stipend

Anthony Andreottola, Term expires on 6/30/26 - $1,000 stipend

Vacant

Vacant

Vacant

 

The Commission typically meets the fourth Wednesday of the month (except July and August) at 5:30pm via Zoom.  Meetings are posted on the City event calendar at least two days in advance.

CITY HALL STAFF - City Hall, Room 101

Frances N. Nwajei
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Email: fnwajei@medford-ma.gov
Phone: (781) 393-2439

Nicholas Karinge
Disability Specialist
Email: nkaringe@medford-ma.gov

Hours:
Monday: 8:30 - 4:30
Tuesday: 8:30 - 4:30 
Wednesday: 8:30 - 7:30
Thursday: 8:30 - 4:30
Friday: 8:30 - 12:30