Commission on Disability, Westport

Contact Information:

Elaine Ostroff, Chair
Tel: 508 636-6537
Stanley Cornwall, Vice Chair
Tel: 508 636-5751

Related Information:

Archives of the Disabilities Planning Committee, including minutes

Commissioners:

Elaine Ostroff, Chair
Stanley H. Cornwall, Vice Chair
Michael Ouimet, Secretary/Treasurer
Sybil S. Burba
Selena Howard
John M. Pelletier
Richard Squire

About the Commission

The Commission was established at the May 2009 Town Meeting. It is one of the 160 Commissions on Disability in Massachusetts, established under Mass General Law c. 40, § 8J and 22G . The main purpose of the Westport Commission on Disability is to carry out programs and activities that will help bring about full and equal participation for people of all abilities in all aspects of life in the Town of Westport. Please be aware that some disabling conditions may not be apparent.

Priorities:

Encourage public awareness of disability issues.
Identify concerns of Westport residents with disabilities.
Work in cooperation with the departments and agencies of the Town of Westport to bring about maximum participation of people with disabilities.
Work with businesses, agencies, and organizations to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
Provide information, referral, guidance and advice to individuals, businesses, organizations and public agencies in all matters pertaining to disability.
Advocate for the rights of Westport residents with disabilities.

Documents

Note: Documents and forms are in "PDF" format, which means you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to read them. Many computers already have the reader installed; however, if you don't have a copy you can download it here.

Related Organizations

Tools and Resources

Invisible Disabilities

Please note that some disabling characteristics may be apparent and others may not.

Disability, Housing, and the Workplace

Sports and Recreation

Defining Disability

"A person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having an impairment (EEOC Regulations . . . , 2011)."

For more about how disability affects one's employment status, please visit the Job Accommodation Network .

Lees Market
Sales Receipts
Are Valuable!!!

Lees Market will donate to the Commission on Disability one percent of all Lees receipts collected. Please begin saving your receipts today.

Receipt drop-off location: Country Woolens, 842 Main Road, Westport.

Archived Meeting Minutes

Please Note: The resources listed herein are provided solely as a public service. The Westport Commission on Disability does not qualify the accuracy of the information, promote specific medical treatments, or certify the services provided by the parties listed.

Commission on Disability