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.

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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

meeting Agendas

approved meeting Minutes

meeting notes

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.

Additional Links

Useful Links

Governmental Agencies

Financial Information

Housing Assistance and Modification

Communication Assistance

Miscellaneous

HP Placards/Signs

Download an application for an HP placard from the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).

To request an HP sign for your street, you must first have a Handicap Plate or Placard, which you must obtain from the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

After receiving your Handicap Plate or Placard from the Registry of Motor Vehicles in Boston, you must send a request letter to the Traffic Commission. The letter should contain your name, address, telephone number, and a photocopy of your placard.

The item will be placed on the Traffic Commission agenda, and voted on. (The Traffic Commission is a five member Commission made up of 3 City officials and 2 citizens.) The Commission does a site visit, and takes into consideration the congestion of the area and any other pertinent information. If you are not the homeowner, you should also include a letter of support from the homeowner, and any other tenants. If accepted, the Commission sends a letter on an annual basis to do a yearly sign review.

Meeting Recordings

GaGa Ball Pits

The GaGa Ball Pits at Roberts and McGlynn Elementary Schools require a code to unlock the accessible gate for use. Contact the Recreation office at MedfordRecreation@medford-ma.gov to obtain the code.

Please do not share the code. When you are done playing, please spin the dial to mix up the numbers, then re-lock the gate to protect it from damage. We need your help to keep it working!

To learn how to play GaGa Ball before you visit, see our community rules page.

CITY HALL STAFF - City Hall, Room 101

Frances N. Nwajei
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Email: fn wajei@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

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