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IMPORTANT: Steps Needed to Keep Mass Health Coverage

Published March 21, 2023 | Social Worker

Now that the government has declared the public health crisis has ended, MassHealth will be reviewing and renewing health insurance coverage for every member within the next year. Steps members need to take to maintain … More →

Sudbury Commission on Disability Seeks New Members

Published November 16, 2022 | Commission on Disability | Automatically Archived on 12/24/2022

The COD works to make Sudbury truly inclusive by removing barriers to participation. More →

Interacting with and Writing about Individuals with Disabilities

Published November 8, 2022 | 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 →

Unlearning Ableism Presentation Resources

Published October 24, 2022 | Commission on Disability

Unlearning Ableism: Action Allyship, & How to Talk to Children about Disability
with Ashley Harris Whaley of Disability Reframed More →

Become a Dementia Champion!

Published July 25, 2022 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 9/12/2022

Become a Dementia Friends Champion! The Dementia Friendly Sudbury Action Team is encouraging Sudbury residents to participate in a free Zoom training that will give you the knowledge and materials you need to share awareness … More →

People with Disabilities Count, and Count the Years

Published July 23, 2022 | Commission on Disability | Automatically Archived on 8/7/2022

The ADA is up to 32. Sudbury COD is up to 29. The ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan is one year old this month. More →

Film Screening: Intellectual Disabilities Community + COVID

Published June 2, 2022 | Commission on Disability | Automatically Archived on 6/8/2022

The Guild, who operates residences for youth and adults with intellectual disabilities, brings us “The World Got Smaller,” an intimate look at these neighbors’ experience during the pandemic. More →

Celebrate Spring, 4-8 PM, Thu, June 16

Published May 21, 2022 | Commission on Disability | Automatically Archived on 6/17/2022

All are welcome at the beautiful Liberty Ledge property to enjoy music on a Spring evening. More →

COD Voiced Support for Articles at Town Meeting

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

Of the eight issues the COD voted to support, two failed and six were successful. More →

Legislators Address Accessibility Legislation

Published April 30, 2022 | Commission on Disability | Automatically Archived on 5/6/2022

7:30 PM, Thu, May 5 Senator Eldridge and Representative Gentile will offer updates & answer questions at the Commission on Disability meeting. More →