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the rear and move the front entrance to the rear for everyone. The core would contain an <br /> elevator and accessible bathrooms. The next phase will be to build a performance center and <br /> some classrooms attached to the core extending further back on the property. Then all <br /> services would be moved into the new addition while the brick building is made more <br /> accessible throughout the interior. Cristina wants to try to get grants and CPA funds for phase <br /> one. Members of the Commission talked about the need for these changes and the need to <br /> move quickly so that this can be on the agenda for Town Meeting in the spring of 2022. <br /> Presentation about Depot Square Bus Shelter <br /> Pamela Lyons from the Transportation Advisory Committee brought forth plans for a <br /> sheltered ADA-compliant bench at the bus stop in Depot Square. The Commission wanted to <br /> ensure that there was sheltered space for a wheelchair to be next to the bench; this is in the <br /> plans. The Commission voted unanimously to support the plans and Victoria will write a <br /> support letter. <br /> Annual Update from Recreation & Community Programs <br /> Melissa Battite, Director of Recreation & Community Programs, and Kate DeAngelis, <br /> Therapeutic Recreation Specialist,presented the annual update. Kate is now full-time as a <br /> CTRS (certified therapeutic recreation specialist). She discussed how inclusion is not a <br /> program —it is an environment. She has collaborated with LABBB, Human Services, the <br /> Garden Club, and Riverside Community Care. 3.7% of Lexington residents under 65 identify <br /> as having a disability, and Kate's programs' percentage of 4%jives well with that. There <br /> were 115 inclusion requests, with 25 programs served and 35 participants served. <br /> Melissa said the capital improvement plans will go ahead. The bath house project at the Res <br /> will go to Town Meeting in the fall with the plans including concrete pre-fab, full ADA- <br /> compliant features and parking. The Pine Meadows project was delayed and a feasibility <br /> study is planned for FY '24-'25. <br /> Questions were raise about playgrounds, especially the one on Justin Street. This will be part <br /> of a 5-year capital plan. <br /> Announcements <br /> No Hate November will feature an interview with Victoria. <br /> The work group to study the effects of the pandemic on individuals with disabilities will <br /> involve Victoria, Francine, Janet and Shaun. <br /> Meeting adjourned at 7:07 PM. <br /> Minutes submitted by Victoria Buckley <br /> 2 <br />