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COD News and Updates
The next Commission on Disability (COD) meeting is Monday, April 13, 2026 beginning at 6:00 P.M. This meeting will be a virtual meeting held via Zoom.
Purpose and Mission
The Commission on Disability's mission is to foster equal access to community life and activities for people with disabilities. Through education and advocacy, the Commission works to raise awareness about the needs and rights of people with disabilities and the importance of increased accessibility to programs, housing, and facilities in municipal and commercial buildings, and other public entities.
Organizational Structure, click HERE
To view a brochure about the commission, click HERE.
To view a pamphlet about service dogs, click HERE.
ADA Coordinator
The COD does not help with reasonable accommodations requests from persons with disabilities to access City meetings, programs, and activities. Please contact the City's ADA Coordinator instead. More information on the ADA Coordinator can be found here
Agendas & Minutes found HERE
The Newton Commission On Disability typically meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00pm.
If you need information about this Commission or confirmation about its meetings, please contact the COD administrative staff:
Brenda Belsanti
bbelsanti@newtonma.gov
617-796-1133
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