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Commission plans July 23 Disability Pride Month event, seeks ASL and accessibility accommodations
Summary
The commission coordinated a July 23 Disability Pride Month event across neighboring towns, discussed flyer distribution, ASL interpretation, scent-free and low-vision accommodations, and volunteer readers; librarians and local partners will help with logistics and links for transit.
Commissioners discussed regional coordination for Disability Pride Month programming scheduled for July 23 at 10:30 a.m. They agreed to draft a shared flyer, check with library partners about venue rules and transit links, and to solicit volunteer readers. Court reported an ASL interpreter request is submitted and will follow up.
Tay, representing South Hadley, said they expected several participants and will share event details when confirmed. Commissioners emphasized accessibility features: scent-free spaces, written descriptions for low-vision or blind attendees and short descriptive language for reading activities to make story times inclusive. They also suggested listing transit and parking guidance on event materials and including explicit notes about any food or nut policies.
Court and commissioners agreed to circulate a flyer draft and to coordinate local posters for each participating city so detailed logistics (transit links, parking, accessibility features) can be included for each location. The commission will finalize volunteer roles and confirm ASL interpretation before the event.
