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Wilmington Seeking Three Individuals For Commission On Disabilities

The group seeks a person with disabilities, a family member of a person with disabilities and someone familiar with disability regulations.

Wilmington Town Hall
Wilmington Town Hall (Chris Huffaker/Patch)

WILMINGTON, MA — The Town of Wilmington has announced that it is seeking individuals to fill three vacancies on the Commission on Disabilities.

The commission is an advisory group with the mission of fostering equal access to community life and activities for people with disabilities.

The commission also works to raise awareness about the needs and rights of people with disabilities and advises municipal officials and employees to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

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Additionally, the commission also makes recommendations to local businesses about becoming more ADA compliant.

Individuals serve three-year terms on the commission and must be appointed by the town manager and approved by the Board of Selectmen.The commission meets bimonthly on Wednesday evenings.

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According to officials, the three current vacancies on the commission are for: an individual with a disability, an immediate family member of an individual with a disability, and an individual who is familiar with disability needs and regulations.

An application form is available online and should be returned to the Town Manager's Office.

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