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Summer Heat is Arriving Early!

Published May 20, 2022 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 5/22/2022

Be prepared for the Summer Heat predicted to arrive early on Saturday and Sunday. Older Adults and Extreme Heat People aged 65 or older are more prone to heat-related health concerns. Older adults can’t adjust … More →

Disabled Persons Protection Commission

Published April 22, 2022 | Commission on Disability | Automatically Archived on 5/7/2022

Are you or someone you know living with a disability and experiencing some kind of abuse? More →

Under the Dementia Umbrella: A Community Education Series

Published April 7, 2022 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 5/24/2022

Under the Dementia Umbrella: A Community Education Series Dementia Friendly Sudbury presents a virtual community-oriented educational series on Tuesday, May 10th and 24th from 6:30-7:30 PM. In the first presentation, Tammy Pozericky, BC-DED, MA, … More →

Planning the Future of the Fairbank Community Center

Published February 17, 2022 | Select Board

WATCH Fairbank Community Center Design & Development Update (February 2022) More →

Remote Participation for Meetings Under Emergency Order

Published February 16, 2022 | Town Manager

EXTENDED THROUGH 7/15/22. Sudbury has implemented “remote participation” procedures under Governor Baker’s Emergency Order for all boards, committees, and commissions until further notice. More →

Inclusion Discussion – 2 PM, Sun, Jan 30, 2022

Published January 18, 2022 | Commission on Disability | Automatically Archived on 2/1/2022

Sudbury for Racial and Social Justice, and Sudbury’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission and Commission on Disability will examine the issues. More →

Join the Sudbury Council on Aging!

Published January 13, 2022 | Council on Aging | Archived

Join the Council on Aging! More →

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Individuals with Disabilities: White House Briefing

Published December 8, 2021 | Commission on Disability | Automatically Archived on 12/10/2021

What does the federal government have in the works for Americans with disabilities? More →

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View Creating a Welcoming Community for Brain-Based Disabilities

Published December 1, 2021 | Commission on Disability | Automatically Archived on 12/16/2021

“You are the first municipal group who has said: There is something here that is so important that we have to take some action.” – Valerie Fletcher, Director of Institute for Human Centered Design More →

Interacting with and Writing about Individuals with Disabilities

Published October 15, 2021 | Commission on Disability

Are they brain-damaged or are they a person with a brain injury? Should I lean over to shake hands with a person in a wheelchair? Find answers here. More →

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The duties of the Council on Aging are to:

Identify the total needs of the community’s older adult population.
Educate the community and enlist the support and participation of all citizens concerning these needs.
Design, promote or implement services to fill these needs, or coordinate present existing services in the community.
Promote and support any other programs which are designed to assist older adults in the community.

The Council on Aging works with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and is cognizant of all State and Federal legislation concerning funding, information exchange and program planning which exists for better community programming for the older residents of Sudbury.

The COA gives an annual report in writing, to the Board of Selectmen, with a copy of that report directed to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.