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Fall River Commission Plans Workshop to Enhance Voting Accessibility for People with Disabilities
- Meeting Overview:
The Fall River Commission on Disability is planning a virtual workshop focused on voting accessibility for people with disabilities in collaboration with the Disability Law Center and potentially the Southeast Center for Independent Living. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive information on recent changes to accessible voting procedures, although it was noted that this information came too late for the recent election cycle. The workshop will be organized before the next municipal elections in the fall.
During the meeting, a member highlighted concerns related to Battleship Cove’s compliance with accessibility requirements. The member confirmed that the commission had opposed a two-year variance granted by the Architectural Access Board, which required a virtual tour of the battleship by November 2024. The commission plans to follow up on whether this requirement has been met and will provide updates in their January meeting.
Another discussion revolved around polling place accessibility, specifically concerning a fire station deemed unsuitable due to accessibility issues. It was suggested that efforts be made to ensure this location is deactivated as a polling place due to its lack of accessibility. The commission emphasized the importance of addressing such issues outside of election periods to avoid complications.
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Meeting Type:
Disability Advisory Committee
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
11/13/2024
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Recording Published:
11/13/2024
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Duration:
14 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Bristol County
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Towns:
Fall River
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