The Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities works to maximize #access to all aspects of Cambridge life for individuals with #disabilities. #CambMA
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The Cambridge Public Health Department is partnering with Vaxabilities to host two disability-friendly COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics in Cambridge on October 19 and November 16. Learn more - camb.ma/3C7LJJG #CambMA
ALT Illustration of people waiting for a vaccine with the text "COVID-19 vaccines and boosters"
VaxAbilities supports people with sensory and/or other accommodation needs in MA to have the most positive & comfortable vaccination experience possible. @CambHealth is partnering with them for clinics on 10/19 & 11/16. Register at cambridgepublichealth.org/se…
Registration is now OPEN for our flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics!
On 10/19 and 11/16, we're partnering with VaxAbilities. These events will have extra staff on hand to provide skilled support to people with disabilities and/or sensory support needs.
cambridgepublichealth.org/se…
ALT Image that says Fight the Flu: Get vaccinated against the flu, and COVID too!
CambMA Disabilities retweeted
City of Cambridge online resident opinion survey is underway and we want to hear from you. The survey is open to all Cambridge residents through October 9, 2022 and is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Take the survey today - camb.ma/3dAZ8Sf #CambMA
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Do you need help paying winter heating bills? The Fuel Assistance Program helps low-income residents in Cambridge and Somerville pay heating bills between November 1 and April 30. Renters and homeowners are eligible to apply. Learn more - camb.ma/3fHbXvd #CambMA
ALT Apply to the Cambridge Fuel Assistance Program! 617-665-6234 cambridgema.gov/FuelAssistance
You can also look through proposals already submitted and support those you like by clicking "Support this!" See the full list at bit.ly/3zf0B7w #CambMA #ParticipatoryBudgeting
Have ideas to improve #accessibility in #CambMA? Submit them as #ParticipatoryBudgeting proposals! But hurry, the deadline is Sunday, July 31. bit.ly/3cAzigk
Have ideas to improve #accessibility in #CambMA? Submit them as #ParticipatoryBudgeting proposals! But hurry, the deadline is Sunday, July 31. bit.ly/3cAzigk
It is the last week for you to submit your #ParticipatoryBudgeting project ideas on how to spend $1 million to improve Cambridge. The Idea Collection phase ends on July 31, 2022. Add your project ideas today - camb.ma/3mbBk88 #CambMA
ALT Participatory Budgeting. Submit your ideas by July 31.
Did you know? Today is the 32nd Anniversary of the Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that protects the rights of people with disabilities. Use #ThanksToTheADA to share how the ADA has impacted your life. adaanniversary.org/
ALT ADA 32, 1990-2022. Americans with Disabilities Act. Celebrate the ADA! July 26, 2022
Interested in joining our Advisory Board? Applications are being accepted through Monday, March 28!
The City Manager is seeking to fill vacancies on the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board. @CambCPD works to increase access to all aspects of #CambMA community life for people with disabilities. Deadline to apply is 3/28 - camb.ma/3sHbLQw
ALT Cambridge City hall, from the perspective of someone standing at the bottom of the front steps and looking up at the building, on a beauiful sunny day.
Have questions or concerns about the quick build bike lanes planned for Mass Ave in Porter Sq? There is a public meeting on it via Zoom TONIGHT from 6-8pm. You will have the opportunity to ask questions after a brief presentation from staff. More info: bit.ly/3ICN4d7
No appointment necessary for today's session of free COVID-19 testing at the Cambridgeside Galleria, which is fully accessible. Free parking. camb.ma/3JcPyA1 for more info (Image description: Walk Up COVID-19 Testing) #CambMA
TODAY There is COVID-19 testing at @CambridgeSide with extended testing hours from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Learn more- camb.ma/3JcPyA1 #CambMA
Have you heard? The City's new universally designed playground at Danehy Park is now open! See more information at bit.ly/3zyxTyb @CambridgeDHSP #CambMA #UniversalDesign
ALT Playground equipment at the new universally designed playground in Cambridge
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Beginning Monday, Jan. 3, Cambridge expands its free COVID-19 testing program to 7 days a week. People who live or work in Cambridge have the option to use our "by appointment only site" or one of our walk-up testing sites. Learn more; view hours - camb.ma/2PyyYQB #CambMA
The Winter Warming Center is fully accessible. It is open every night from 7PM to 7AM starting tonight & running through May 1, 2022. See the link below for more information.
Beginning tonight (12/1), the Winter Warming Center is available to adults experiencing homelessness every night from 7PM - 7AM. Guests have access to beverages, a hot meal and bathrooms. Masks are required and capacity is 30 guests at a time - camb.ma/3D9wfU6 #CambMA
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Disability-friendly COVID-19 vaccine clinics taking place in Lowell & Brockton on Sat. 11/20. Adults & children ages 5+ are eligible. Booster shots available for adults. Bring the whole family! Register ahead of time
🚨Mass. Disability Community! We are offering disability-friendly vaccine events for kids 5-18 and adults with disabilities and/or sensory support needs. Appointments at: VaxAbilities.com 🦁 #VaxAbilities @UMassChan @DLCMA @ICInclusion @MA_DDC
ALT Flyer with text that reads "VaxAbilities COVID Vaccine events across Massachusetts for children and adults with disabilities and sensory support needs Pediatrice (5-17), Adult and Boosters available. Schedule an appointment www.vaxabilities.com" Includes a logo of a cartoon lion next to the word "Levon!" and a paw print. At bottom are logos for UMass Chan Medical School, ICI UMass Boston, DLC, Mass. Developmental disabilities
Complete this survey on community health needs by November 15 to enter for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. Make the disability voice heard! #CambMA @challiance @MountAuburnHosp
Mount Auburn Hospital is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment survey to better understand & address the unmet health needs of those living & working in our communities.
The survey is available to all! Take the survey by 11/15: bilh.org/chna
So excited about the opening of the Universal Design playground in #CambMA! Stay tuned for details! Props to @CambridgeArts & @nuvustudio for the gorgeous play tunnel! #a11y #universaldesign
We can't wait to play at the Universal Design Playground, expected to open soon at #CambridgeMA's Danehy Park. @CambridgeArts has been overseeing construction of “Pipe Dreams,” a play tunnel designed by students from #CambMA's NuVu Studio (pictured)
#CambMA has launched a new #accessible vote by mail system to allow voters with certain disabilities to cast their ballots independently & privately! Learn more & request an accessible ballot at bit.ly/3GsUgZg #CripTheVote #Vote
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Rachel Tanenhaus, Executive Director of #CambMA Commission for Persons with Disabilities joined the Unplanned Podcast to discuss the importance of human-centered design, workforce realities for people with disabilities, and more -
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