The Beverly Commission on Disabilities is a vibrant group of individuals who are dedicated to increasing the quality of life for all individuals with disabilities. Over the last several years, the Commission has been involved with projects in the community. These projects include the following:
Purchased (with Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding) beach wheelchairs for use at Lynch Park and Dane Street Beaches
Purchased (with CPA funding) sand mats for access of chairs across sand at Lynch Park
Upgraded assistive listening devices for the Council Chamber
Made a financial donation to the North Beverly Playground
Purchased a TTY for the Library
Purchased assistive listening devices for the Council Chamber's, all elementary schools and Briscoe
Middle School
Sponsored a Community Access Monitoring Program
Offered the Beverly Business Community technical assistance in order to make their business more accessible
Completed an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan
Requirements for Tables and Chairs in front of business
Streamlined the process of obtaining a handicapped parking (HP) space for home use and City Street