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Needham commission reports outreach to downtown businesses, pilots portable ramps and launches autism-friendly training
Summary
Commission staff said letters about entry accessibility were mailed to a downtown business list, two portable ramps are being piloted for loan, and Valente Farms will host the first autism-welcoming employee training; the commission also discussed a film series and an award survey.
During its Feb. 18 meeting the Needham Commission on Disabilities reported multiple ongoing outreach and program initiatives: letters requesting voluntary accessibility engagement were mailed to a set of downtown businesses; the commission has purchased two portable ramps and plans a pilot loan program; and the commission’s autism-welcoming business training will begin with Valente Farms.
Commission members said the accessibility letters were sent in early February to the business and building owners on a list provided by Karen (the list included Shop Mickey, Pura Vida, Tim Rabbit, Needham Upholstery, Needham Bowlway, Gliscman Orthodontics and Jean Hirsch). Staff said the letters were written on commission letterhead and delivered…
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