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Needham advocates press commission to address shortage of accessible housing
Summary
Maureen Callahan, executive director of the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress and a Needham resident, told the commission its January meeting that Needham has too few accessible housing units and long waiting lists for those that exist.
Maureen Callahan, executive director of the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress and a longtime Needham resident, told the Needham Commission on Disabilities at its January meeting that a shortage of accessible housing is forcing some residents and families to wait years for suitable units.
Callahan said she reached out to the commission to raise awareness, to learn what currently exists in town and to explore how the commission might advocate for more accessible options. "My daughter has been on a list for 10 to 15 years and hasn't gotten a call," Callahan said, describing long waits for accessible units.
The commission's discussion centered on cataloging…
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