Commission on Disability, Lancaster, MA

Commission on Disability, Lancaster, MA The Lancaster COD was formed to address community access issues and the fair treatment of persons wi

SOME CURRENT GOALS
1- The COD is currently in the process of developing an emergency preparedness guide to assist disabled Lancaster residents during times of emergency.
2-We strive to raise community awareness of COD goals through ongoing interaction with community officials and through yearly activities to promote accessibility awareness during the month of October. SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1-Involved in providing ongoing guidance for meeting ADA and Mass AAB compliance for new developments in town and renovations such as schools, the Prescott building, the Thayer Memorial Library, the Lancaster Community Center, and many more
2- Assessed and advised in ongoing fashion certain Lancaster businesses to improve their compliance with ADA guidelines for accessibility in their establishments
3-Established the official Annual Accessibility Awareness Month program
4-Canvassed Lancaster neighborhoods to determine the extent of disability in town and provide residents information on disability
5-Assisted the town to develop an ADA Self Evaluation Plan
6-Participated in “Complete Streets” Program designed time help make Public Rights of Way ADA compliant in Lancaster

12/02/2025
Each year, Lancaster Commission on Disability (COD) designates October as Accessibility Awareness Month. This year, the ...
10/31/2025

Each year, Lancaster Commission on Disability (COD) designates October as Accessibility Awareness Month. This year, the COD has produced a video tour of Accessibility in Lancaster, highlighting a range of places in town, increasing community awareness on the importance of accessibility for all areas that impact daily life.

Video: https://youtu.be/oq4YwlOPpjQ?si=D6WbrSx8wnFzJzk-

Coming Soon!! Listen to Michael McCue, the chair of Lancaster COD, and Lesley Allison, COD Member, chat with Thayer Memorial Library’s Assistant Director, Rachel Rosengard, about this video and continued awareness of accessibility. “The Mother Town” podcast can be found on the Sterling-Lancaster Community Television YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com//podcasts

Podcast on Inclusive Fitness - Empowering Individuals with Disabilities Don’t miss out on Episode 5 of The Mother Town ...
11/05/2024

Podcast on Inclusive Fitness - Empowering Individuals with Disabilities



Don’t miss out on Episode 5 of The Mother Town Podcast, a collaboration between Thayer Memorial Library (TML) and Sterling Lancaster Community Television, in celebration of Lancaster’s October Accessibility Awareness Month. This episode, recorded on October 25th, focuses on inclusive fitness and empowering individuals with disabilities. TML Assistant Director Rachel Rosengard interviews Brendan Aylward and Lancaster Commission on Disability member Lesley Allison to discuss how fitness can unite us all.



Brendan Aylward is the founder of United Health & Performance, a unique inclusive fitness center in Lancaster dedicated to empowering individuals with and without disabilities to train together.



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Thayer Memorial Library and the Lancaster Commission on Disability talks with the owner of Unified Health and Performance Gym and AdaptX, Brendan Aylward. Le...

Tune in to the latest episode of The Mother Town Podcast, a collaboration between Thayer Memorial Library and Sterling L...
10/27/2024

Tune in to the latest episode of The Mother Town Podcast, a collaboration between Thayer Memorial Library and Sterling Lancaster Community Television, in celebration of Lancaster’s October Accessibility Awareness Month. This informative episode dives into "How to Make Your Home Accessible." Join John DeRienzo from Solace RNovations, along with COD members Mike McCue and Daryl Blaney, as they share valuable insights on transforming your home to accommodate various needs. Whether you're interested in simple updates or a full renovation, this conversation is packed with tips for everyone!

Thayer Memorial Library's assistant director Rachel Rosengard sits down with Mike McCue and Daryl Blaney from the Lancaster Commission on Disability, and Joh...

Check out our podcast on making your home more accessible!
10/21/2024

Check out our podcast on making your home more accessible!

Thayer Memorial Library's assistant director Rachel Rosengard sits down with Mike McCue and Daryl Blaney from the Lancaster Commission on Disability, and Joh...

Check out this book study in Harvard!
02/19/2024

Check out this book study in Harvard!

Bringing Light to Invisible Disabilities: This year, the theme of our October Accessibility Awareness Month was Invisibl...
12/16/2023

Bringing Light to Invisible Disabilities: This year, the theme of our October Accessibility Awareness Month was Invisible Disabilities, and among the awareness tactics that were deployed were podcasts hosted by Thayer Memorial Library (TML). One of the podcasts featured Lavender Darcangelo, a very talented singer who’s fame was sealed after she won “America’s Got Talent” Golden Buzzer! Many adore Lavender and her incredible performances, but many may not know of her challenges with Invisible Disabilities. Take a listen to this interesting, thought-provoking podcast hosted by Rachel Rosengard of TML, and joined by Mike McCue, Chair of the Lancaster Commission on Disability, Lavender and her father Wil Darcangelo, to learn more about invisible disabilities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Cg74rVPPc.

TML Assistant Director Rachel Rosengard talks with Michael McCue, chair of the Lancaster Commission on Disability, and special guest, Lavender Darcangelo

October is Accessibility Awareness Month in Lancaster, and this year we are promoting Mindfulness of Invisible Disabilit...
10/01/2023

October is Accessibility Awareness Month in Lancaster, and this year we are promoting Mindfulness of Invisible Disabilities, which are physical or mental conditions that are not visible from the outside, yet can limit or challenge a person's movements, senses, activities, or ability to function in society. In addition, a 36-page Emergency Preparedness Guide, which was released in digital format last year, is being printed and distributed to all Lancaster residents this month in an effort to save lives and reduce injury, stress, and confusion. Lastly, podcasts on invisible disabilities will be available on the Thayer Memorial Library website: https://thayermemoriallibrary.org/.

For more information, visit: https://www.ci.lancaster.ma.us/commission-disability/news/mindfulness-invisible-disabilities-be-promoted-during-lancaster-october

09/05/2023

Join us at the LCC for the Worcester Talking Book Library on the 13th at 11am!
Do you struggle to read standard print or hold a book comfortably? The Worcester Talking Library can help!

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Lancaster, MA
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