The purpose of the Disability Commission is to provide officials, employees and the public with assistance and guidance and to make recommendations to improve any issue within the City that may negatively impact people with disabilities.

The Lynn Disability Commission meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 5:00 PM in Room 106A, Lynn City Hall and is open to the public.

Commission Members 

 Christopher Gaeta, Vice Chairperson

 Patricia Capano, Clerk

 Francisco Acosta, Member

 Roseline (Rosie) Conway, Member

 Louisemaine Dominique, Member

 Megan Gonzalez, Member

 Tracie Lindsey, Member

 Richelle Waterman-Williams, Member

Public Notice

Non-Discrimination Based on Disability

The City of Lynn advises its employees, applicants, and the public that it does not discriminate based on a person's disability in employment or access to its programs, services, and activities and may provide auxiliary aids and services, written material in alternative formats and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Mayor has appointed the Personnel Director to coordinate efforts to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and various other federal and state laws protecting the rights of people with disabilities.

Inquiries, requests, and complaints should be directed to:

For the General Public:

James Lamanna (Title II ADA Coordinator/City Attorney)

Lynn City Hall, Room 406

3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901

Phone: (781) 586-6842

Email: [email protected]

ADA Lynn Complaint Form General Public

For Municipal Employees:

Drew Russo (Title I ADA Coordinator/Personnel Director)

Lynn City Hall, Room 307

3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901

Phone: (781) 586-6884

Email: [email protected]

ADA Lynn Complaint Form Municipal Employees

Resources: 

This list is a sampling of resources available on issues relating to individuals with disabilities.

MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE ON DISABILITY
www.mass.gov/mod
The Commonwealth's ADA coordinating agency whose purpose is to bring about full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life.

MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

www.mass.gov/mcad
The agency whose purpose is to ensure equality of opportunity by enforcing the Commonwealth's anti-discrimination laws in employment, public accommodations, education, housing, credit and mortgage lending.

MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND

www.mass.gov/mcb
This agency provides the highest quality rehabilitation and social' services to blind individuals leading to independence and full community participation.

MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF & HARD OF HEARING

www.mass.gov/mcdhh
The commission works to explore innovative solutions for accessible communication and to identify links to resources and supports for those who are deaf, hard of hearing or late-deafened:

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

www.mass.gov/dmh
The department provides access to services and support to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work, and participate in their communities.

MASSACHUSETTS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

www.mass.gov/accessibility
This department provides technology-related guidance on accessibility for government entities.

ARCHITECTURAL ACCESS BOARD

www.mass.gov/aab
This agency develops and enforces regulations designed to make public buildings accessible to, functional for, and safe for use by persons with disabilities.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: OFFICE ON THE ADA

www.ada.gov

The ADA's home page on the web which provides information and technical assistance on all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WWW.DISABILITY.GOV

A federal government website that connects those with disabilities or people / organizations who deal with individuals with disabilities to thousands of disability-related resources, programs, services, laws and benefits from federal, state and local government agencies, educational institutions and non-profit organizations.

NILP Disability Services - Northeast Independent Living Program
A service and advocacy center run by, and for people with disabilities to support individuals with disabilities to live independently and participate fully in community life.

NEW ENGLAND ADA CENTER

www.newenglandada.org
This center provides information, guidance and training on the ADA, Sect.508, and accessible information technology to individuals living in New England.
This list is a sampling of resources available on issues relating to individuals with disabilities.