Commission reports on school accessibility project, May event
The Disability Commission reviewed accessibility initiatives in Malden schools and communities.
Disability Commission · Meeting of April 9, 2026
MALDEN — The Disability Commission reviewed accessibility initiatives in Malden schools and communities. Members heard that a Malden Opportunity Disability Grant project will install accessible sinks in four Malden High School bathrooms during April vacation, with Public Facilities Director Eric Rubin having secured a vendor. The Commission agreed to host a table and discussed possibly displaying the Junior Grit Freedom Chair at the Bright Minds, Quiet Spaces event on May 3.
Lisa Picardi discussed tracking infrastructure issues and exploring a Disability Card Initiative for police interactions; Marilyn Andrews promoted a Special Education Parent Advisory Committee seminar in April on "Basic Rights" and a Malden Public Schools Special Education audit. The next meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2026.
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Source: the Disability Commission meeting of April 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Checked against the official minutes. It was corrected where it differed.
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