Massachusetts Office on Disability
Town Of Agawam
Municipal Commission On Disabilities
Commissions on Disability are established by vote of the City Council to promote the inclusion and integration of persons with disabilities in the activities, services and employment opportunities in the community.
Commission Functions:
• Advise and assist municipal officials in ensuring compliance with federal and state disability laws;
• Review policies and activities of municipal departments and boards as they affect persons with disabilities;
• Provide information, referral, advocacy and technical assistance to individuals, businesses and organizations in all matters pertaining to disability;
• Coordinate the activities of other local groups organized to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.
Commission Members
Jeanneen A. Reardon Cothern- Chairperson
Frank Mazzei- Vice Chairperson
Mark C. Withee- Treasurer
Andrew Dawson
James Sebolt
Thelma Scott- Alternate Member
Mark Rossi
Eve Cothern- Family Representative
Joan Linnehan- Municipal Liaison
The Agawam Disability Commission meets monthly at the Agawam Public Library on the second Tuesday of the Month at 5:30 pm.