Commission on Disabilities

Braintree Commission on Disabilities unanimously approves $6000 for town hall door upgrades. The commission backed the expenditure for wave-function openers at the basement level and auditorium ramp level, replacing push-paddle equipment that has proven troublesome for wheelchair users and others.

Braintree Disabilities Commission partners on wheelchair swing project. The Commission on Disabilities heard a presentation from Tighe and Lori Clements of the Swing for Smiles Foundation, established to honor their daughter Clara, who died two years ago from anoxic brain injury complications. The

Commission on Disabilities advances revised snow ordinance. Treasurer Crystal Evans, presenting work from the Community Planning Subcommittee, led the board unanimously to vote forwarding a revised snow ordinance to Mayor Joyce for potential submission to the Town Council Ordinance and Rules

Braintree Commission on Disabilities advances MBTA bus stop request on Forbes Road. The four-member commission voted unanimously to send a letter to the MBTA and to authorize a subcommittee to draft support letters from stakeholder organizations. ADA Coordinator Kristina Ziniti reported counting 46

Commission on Disabilities investigates navigation technology for residents with vision impairments. The Commission agreed to explore NaviLens, an international navigation system used by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, with estimated installation costs of $23,000 upfront and $600