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The commission reviewed a draft ADA self-evaluation and transition plan, with final deliverables due June 26. The plan identifies programmatic, digital, emergency-preparedness, and physical access improvements; audits of 14 to 15 facilities found that most physical barriers were minor and potentially fixable in-house. Completing the plan would make Concord eligible to seek Massachusetts Office on Disability grants of up to $250,000 in the next application round.
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The draft plan gives the town an official list of accessibility improvements, including better staff training, accessible event planning, digital access audits, service-animal policies, and repairs to parking, sidewalks, doors, counters, and restrooms. The final plan will be published on the town website and presented to the Select Board on July 20. The commission also elected Jennifer Brooke as chair and will continue developing proposals for remote participation and higher-priority sidewalk repairs.
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