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ACHIEVEMENTS
COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES
ANNUAL REPORT - 20006
The Commission on Disability Issues consists of nine members, appointed by the Board of Selectmen, to
guide town managers and officials in matters relating to disabilities. Our core mission is to advocate for
our handicapped residents, and promote their full participation within all aspects of the Wakefield
community.
Our scorecard for this past year included:
• Funding the installation of our first Automated Pedestrian Signal at the corner of Main and Water
Streets.
• Development of a dedicated website (www.wakefieldcdi.com).
• Publication of monthly press releases informing all residents of the needs of our handicapped
citizens.
• Development and implementation of a procedure reviewing all applications for Handicapped
Parking (HP) Spaces to assure fair and consistent decision making in assigning spaces.
• Participation in the installation of HP Spaces at the Head of the Lake, Armory, and Emerald Streets.
• Participation in the planning of the refurbishment of Colonel Connelly Park.
• Working with the Wakefield Department of Public Works to solve a safety issue at the corner of
Albion and Cedar Streets.
• Researching and developing relationships with various service providers and vendors to meet the
needs of our disabled residents. These advances included services such as Meals on Wheels,
specialized communication devices, and the distribution of handicapped equipment.
• Promoting the registration of handicapped and elderly citizens into Wakefield's Emergency
Preparedness System.
• Assisting in twenty-three inquiries and requests for information and help from town residents.
• Working with the Police Department and Department of Public Works regarding a Sidewalk Snow
Shovel Letter to business and property owners, referred to in the Town Bylaw, and the
implementation of the Nonconformity Notice.
We lost one of our pioneering members of our Commission who played a key role in shaping town policy
and actions for almost twenty years. As a Commission Member and several terms as Chairman, Harry
Kasbarian helped make Wakefield Public Schools, our town hall, municipal buildings, and the Americal
Civic Center more accessible to all of our citizens. Harry Kasbarian passed away earlier in the winter. Our
town owes him a debt of gratitude for his contributions and guidance.
ANNUAL REPORT - 20006
The Commission on Disability Issues consists of nine members, appointed by the Board of Selectmen, to
guide town managers and officials in matters relating to disabilities. Our core mission is to advocate for
our handicapped residents, and promote their full participation within all aspects of the Wakefield
community.
Our scorecard for this past year included:
• Funding the installation of our first Automated Pedestrian Signal at the corner of Main and Water
Streets.
• Development of a dedicated website (www.wakefieldcdi.com).
• Publication of monthly press releases informing all residents of the needs of our handicapped
citizens.
• Development and implementation of a procedure reviewing all applications for Handicapped
Parking (HP) Spaces to assure fair and consistent decision making in assigning spaces.
• Participation in the installation of HP Spaces at the Head of the Lake, Armory, and Emerald Streets.
• Participation in the planning of the refurbishment of Colonel Connelly Park.
• Working with the Wakefield Department of Public Works to solve a safety issue at the corner of
Albion and Cedar Streets.
• Researching and developing relationships with various service providers and vendors to meet the
needs of our disabled residents. These advances included services such as Meals on Wheels,
specialized communication devices, and the distribution of handicapped equipment.
• Promoting the registration of handicapped and elderly citizens into Wakefield's Emergency
Preparedness System.
• Assisting in twenty-three inquiries and requests for information and help from town residents.
• Working with the Police Department and Department of Public Works regarding a Sidewalk Snow
Shovel Letter to business and property owners, referred to in the Town Bylaw, and the
implementation of the Nonconformity Notice.
We lost one of our pioneering members of our Commission who played a key role in shaping town policy
and actions for almost twenty years. As a Commission Member and several terms as Chairman, Harry
Kasbarian helped make Wakefield Public Schools, our town hall, municipal buildings, and the Americal
Civic Center more accessible to all of our citizens. Harry Kasbarian passed away earlier in the winter. Our
town owes him a debt of gratitude for his contributions and guidance.