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Commission reviews emergency-preparedness gap, sidewalk accessibility, adaptive bikes and RightHear trial ideas
Summary
Commission members reported that MEMA no longer funds on-site emergency-preparedness trainings previously provided through a grant, and discussed sidewalk accessibility, adaptive bikeshare docking challenges, and RightHear audio wayfinding technology.
Commission members reported highlights from the Commission on Disabilities Alliance meeting held Jan. 8, focusing on emergency preparedness, sidewalk design, adaptive bikeshare equipment, and wayfinding technology.
Members said the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) formerly funded on-site emergency-preparedness trainings and distribution of go-bags through a grant to the state Office on Disability; that program is no longer funded, and MEMA materials and online…
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