Disability Commission

The purpose of the Disability Commission is to provide officials, employees and the public with assistance and guidance and to make recommendations to improve any issue within the City that may negatively impact people with disabilities.

The Lynn Disability Commission meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 5:00 PM in Room 106, Lynn City Hall and is open to the public.

Commission Members 

Richelle Waterman-Williams, Chairperson
Tracie Lindsey, Vice Chairperson
Patricia Capano, Clerk
Francisco Acosta, Member 
Louisemaine Dominique, Member
Christopher Gaeta, Member
Megan Gonzalez, Member

The Mayor has designated Personnel Director Drew Russo and Assistant City Solicitor James Lamanna to serve as Title I and Title II Coordinators of the city’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 
Drew Russo, Personnel Director                   Title I ADA Coordinator - Accessibility requests and concerns from municipal employees

James Lamanna, Attorney                           Title II ADA Coordinator - Accessibility requests and concerns from the general public


Public Notice

Non-Discrimination Based on Disability

The City of Lynn advises its employees, applicants, and the public that it does not discriminate based on a person's disability in employment or access to its programs, services, and activities and may provide auxiliary aids and services, written material in alternative formats and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Mayor has appointed the Personnel Director to coordinate efforts to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and various other federal and state laws protecting the rights of people with disabilities.


Inquiries, requests, and complaints should be directed to:

For the General Public:

James Lamanna (Title II ADA Coordinator/City Attorney)

Lynn City Hall, Room 402

3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901

Phone: (781) 586-6842

Email: [email protected]

ADA Lynn Complaint Form General Public


For Municipal Employees:

Drew Russo (Title I ADA Coordinator/Personnel Director)

Lynn City Hall, Room 307

3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901

Phone: (781) 586-6884

Email: [email protected]

ADA Lynn Complaint Form Municipal Employees


Resources: 

This list is a sampling of resources available on issues relating to individuals with disabilities.

 


Massachusetts Resources

 

MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE ON DISABILITY
www.mass.gov/mod
The Commonwealth's ADA coordinating agency whose purpose is to bring about full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life.

Mass.gov-Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance And Supports for People with Disabilities | Mass.gov

Learn about programs to support people with disabilities and which agencies run them

MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

www.mass.gov/mcad
The agency whose purpose is to ensure equality of opportunity by enforcing the Commonwealth's anti-discrimination laws in employment, public accommodations, education, housing, credit and mortgage lending.

MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND

www.mass.gov/mcb
This agency provides the highest quality rehabilitation and social' services to blind individuals leading to independence and full community participation.

MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF & HARD OF HEARING

www.mass.gov/mcdhh
The commission works to explore innovative solutions for accessible communication and to identify links to resources and supports for those who are deaf, hard of hearing or late-deafened:

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

www.mass.gov/dmh
The department provides access to services and support to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work, and participate in their communities.

MASSACHUSETTS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

www.mass.gov/accessibility
This department provides technology-related guidance on accessibility for government entities.

DISABILITY POLICY CONSORTIUM

About — Disability Policy Consortium

DPC is Massachusetts' leading disability rights organization


Regional Resources

Disability Resource Center
The Disability Resource Center is a consumer controlled and community-based agency that provides services and supports to individuals of all ages with any type of disability.

NEW ENGLAND ADA CENTER

www.newenglandada.org
This center provides information, guidance and training on the ADA, Sect.508, and accessible information technology to individuals living in New England.
This list is a sampling of resources available on issues relating to individuals with disabilities.


National Resources

ARCHITECTURAL ACCESS BOARD

www.mass.gov/aab
This agency develops and enforces regulations designed to make public buildings accessible to, functional for, and safe for use by persons with disabilities.

Civil Rights Division 

The Disability Rights Section (DRS) works to achieve equal opportunity for people with disabilities in the United States by implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and coordinating with federal agencies on the consistent implementation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504)

WWW.DISABILITY.GOV

A federal government website that connects those with disabilities or people / organizations who deal with individuals with disabilities to thousands of disability-related resources, programs, services, laws and benefits from federal, state and local government agencies, educational institutions and non-profit organizations.