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Commission on Disability <br /> Minutes from February 6, 2020 <br /> Members: Victoria Buckley, chair, Sue Cusack, Shaun Grady, Michael Martignetti, Leonard <br /> Morse-Fortier,Janet Perry, Francine Stieglitz <br /> Town Liaisons: Kelly Axtell, Assistant Town Manager;Jim Kelly, Building Commissioner; Joe <br /> Pato, Select Board <br /> Guests: Cristina Burwell <br /> Munroe Center for the Arts <br /> Cristina Burwell is the Executive Director of the Munroe Center for the Arts, the first ED <br /> in many years. She has an extensive background in assistive technology and support. Len <br /> Morse-Fortier has reviewed architect Colin Smith's drawings and has offered suggestions to <br /> ensure accessibility. The Commission agrees that an elevator is a needed part of any <br /> renovations. <br /> Munroe got a $1.5m donation, which allows them to think more broadly. Cristina has <br /> been in touch with the Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD) to brainstorm some <br /> possibilities. This conversation led to the submission of an application to the state to get <br /> funding for a comprehensive study of accessibility considerations by the IHCD. Joe Pato <br /> mentioned that they are eligible to apply for CPA funds. <br /> Cristina was unaware of the complaints that the Commission has stated over the years, <br /> and we will share the complaints with her. It was also suggested that the Special Education <br /> Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) be contacted as well to help build a frame for the proposal. <br /> The Commission is wondering about spending money on yet another study. <br /> Update on Parker Meadow, Willard's Woods, and Conservation projects <br /> Jordan McCarron, Conservation Stewardship Program Coordinator for Lexington has been a <br /> good ally in working with the Commission on the pathways at these conservation projects. <br /> 1. Parker Meadow Conservation Area <br /> The Parker Meadow restoration project is working on a design of accessible improvements <br /> with an eye toward making the space fully accessible, but there is some concern from the <br /> neighborhood about the project. The neighborhood is pushing back for less development citing <br /> concerns about disrupting existing wild life and increased pedestrian traffic. The Conservation <br /> Commission's next meeting is February 24th with the public meeting time from 6:30—7:00pm. <br /> A vote on the scope of the project is expected at that time. <br /> 2. Willard Woods There was a public meeting to share the preliminary findings of the study by <br /> ecologists. The study was funded by CPA funds. More data will be collected for this study in the <br /> spring. The final report will share information about invasive plant species <br /> 1 <br />
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