Fall River commission to host CAM training in 2026; chair clarifies ADA grant timing

Chair Dennis Paulselli told the Fall River Commission on Disability on Sept. 17 that the commission will host a CAM training in 2026. Paulselli said Jeff Dugan has agreed to provide the training and that it will be offered virtually at no cost; participants can earn continuing education credits.

Paulselii (sic) — corrected in this report to Dennis Paulselli — described the course schedule as spread over nonconsecutive weeks rather than the consecutive full days used in the past, and he encouraged city departments to participate because the training is free.

On the topic of ADA improvement grants, Paulselli said there is “no truth to the fact that you have to wait a year” to submit another application. He explained applicants may apply the next year either to finish a previously started project that did not receive funding or for a different project, and that not having applied in the year does not preclude resubmission the following year. Paulselli cited information he received from the Massachusetts Office on Disability indicating the city did not submit any improvement grants for the current round.

The chair said he will provide more details about the 2026 CAM training as arrangements are finalized and will notify city departments about the opportunity.

Separately, Paulselli noted local Channel 95 (Fall River Community Media) maintains accessible candidate information for the municipal election; he encouraged residents to use the station’s website for biographies and candidate videos.