Town Of Westborough: Letters Of Interest For Appointment To Disability Commission Still Being Accepted

Westborough MA

29 June, 2021

6:10 PM

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Press release from the Town of Westborough: June 28, 2021 - 2:34pm The Town Manager's Office announces letters of interest for appointment for residents who are interested in being appointed to the Disability Commission. This volunteer commission is made up of 7 members with terms of appointment to be 1, 2, and 3 years. Membership is to be made up of individuals with disabilities, one member being the immediate family members of an individual with disabilities and one member who is an elected or appointed official in the Town. The role of the Commission includes but is not limited to: 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 Manager's Office at 34 West Main Street, Westborough MA 01581, emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 508.366.3099.   This press release was produced by the Town of Westborough. The views expressed here are the author's own.