Disabilities Commission

The Town Administrator’s  Office announces it is soliciting of letters of interest for residents who are interested in being appointed to the Disability Commission. This volunteer commission is made up of 5 members with terms of appointment to be 1, 2, and 3 years. Membership shall include at least half of individuals having disabilities and one member being the immediate family member of an individual with disabilities. The role of the Commission includes but is not limited to the following: researching local problems of people with disabilities, serving as a resource to the Town ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws affecting people with disabilities; and reviewing and making recommendations about Town policies, procedures, services, activities and facilities of departments, and agencies as they affect people with disabilities, or take any action thereto.

Letters of interest should provide answers to all three questions: (1) why the applicant is interested in joining the Disability Commission, (2)what professional and/or personal experiences does the applicant have that has prepared them for being a contributing member to the Disability Commission, (3) what does the applicant feel that they can contribute to the Disability Commission.

Letters can be sent to the Town Administrator’s Office at 308 Main Street, Sturbridge MA 01566 or  emailed to mgarman@sturbridge.gov.   A review of the letters of interest will begin immediately.