Attleboro Commission on Disabilities

06/11/2026

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06/09/2026

The Legislature has passed a bill that removes outdated and offensive language in the General Laws to describe persons with disabilities. The bill replaces these terms with current terminology such as “person with a disability.” Learn more at: https://ow.ly/WIsT50Z88rj

05/17/2026

☀️The weather was just right for the 4th Annual Attleboro Wheelchair Stroll!

Thank you to all who participated, including Senator Paul Feeney, Mayor Cathleen DeSimone, State Representative Jim Hawkins, and Attleboro City Councilors Laura Dolan, Ty Waterman, and Laurie Sawyer.

Thank you to our community partners who were able to attend: Manet Community Health Center, South Attleboro Lions Club, and SCIL, Southeast Center for Independent Living!

05/05/2026

It's TODAY! Still time to register to receive the Zoom link! We hope you can join us.

To register visit: https://www.boston.gov/calendar/disability-community-forum

05/02/2026

04/23/2026

Next week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives will debate the FY2027 state budget.

Amendment #803, filed by Rep. O’Day, is about something simple but critical: making sure wheelchair users are no longer stuck at home for months waiting for repairs or forced to use unsafe equipment.

At its core, the amendment would hold wheelchair providers accountable so people with disabilities can maintain their mobility, independence, health and dignity.

With over 1,730 amendments filed, this one needs visible support to stand out.

👉 Ask your State Rep to co-sponsor Amendment #803 by noon on Friday, April 24.

👉 Find your Rep by entering your home address at: bit.ly/Legis-Search

The more co-sponsors, the stronger the signal to House leadership that this matters.

Lead with your personal story or the story of someone you know. A few sentences can go a long way: what happens when a wheelchair breaks down? What gets missed, delayed, or put at risk? How does it affect access to the community, work, and mental and physical health? Real examples help decision-makers understand what’s at stake beyond the policy.

This is a time-sensitive opportunity, and a real chance to move this forward for full House consideration.

For questions or help, contact Kay at [email protected]

02/13/2026

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I finished reading this a few days ago. I recommend it. It’s a bit of a crash course on how to think about disability issues. How to: identify bias, communicate without bias, frame issues, how to advocate, and create a more inclusive world that eliminates barriers. Anti-ableism a human rights and identity issue.

02/07/2026

Two million dollars of the allotment will go toward new lighting, HVAC upgrades, installing a new gym floor, a new roof, and adding an external elevator. ♿️

ATTLEBORO -- For decades, city residents have enjoyed frequenting the Bartek Recreation Center on Pine Street to partake in a plethora of community activities from basketball to pickleball.

02/05/2026

Attleboro Needs You!
Many City of Attleboro boards and commissions currently have vacancies, and residents are encouraged to get involved in local government and civic life.
Openings are available on the following boards and commissions:
• Conservation Commission
• Council on Aging Board
• Cultural Council
• Disabilities Commission
• Municipal Building Commission
• Planning Board
• Attleboro Redevelopment Authority
• Traffic Study Commission
Volunteering on a board or commission is a meaningful way to contribute your experience, perspective, and voice to the community.
To learn more or express interest, please contact Attleboro City Hall or visit cityofattleboro.us.

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