Commission on Disability- City of Easthampton,MA 01027

07/10/2026

Happy Disability Pride Month, Easthampton!

This month, we're celebrating the people with disabilities who are an important part of what makes our community so special.

Disability Pride Month is a chance to celebrate disability as a natural part of human diversity and to keep working toward a community where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to participate.

Here's to celebrating our neighbors, embracing inclusion, and making Easthampton an even better place for everyone. Happy Disability Pride Month!

And don't forget about our Kids Story Hour in Celebration of Disability Pride Month!
When: Sunday, July 26, 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Where: 50 Arrow Gallery Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, Suite 136, Easthampton, MA
Cost: Free

For more information, contact the Easthampton Commission on Disability at [email protected].

07/06/2026

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with our local Commissions on Disability! Northampton, Amherst and Easthampton CODs are hosting kid's story events all month long.

Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to recognize the diversity, achievements, and lived experiences of people with disabilities. Through stories, we hope to inspire understanding, empathy, and a celebration of every person's unique perspective.

07/02/2026

July is Disability Pride Month and the Easthampton Commission on Disability is celebrating with an Inclusive Kids Story Hour.

What: Kids Story Hour in Celebration of Disability Pride Month
When: Sunday, July 26, 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Where: 50 Arrow Gallery, Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, Suite 136, Easthampton, MA
Cost: Free

The event will feature guest readers with disabilities sharing engaging stories that highlight diverse disabled characters and experiences. Designed for children and adults alike, the program aims to foster inclusion, celebrate disability identity, and encourage meaningful conversations through the joy of storytelling.

In addition to story time, attendees can enjoy snacks and an opportunity to connect with community members in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Admission is free, and all members of the community are welcome.

For more information, contact the Easthampton Commission on Disability at [email protected].

04/08/2026

Stavros Center for Independent Living presented at our last Commission meeting. Check out their website for more information about the services they provide, including their Wheelchair Operations Program which provides loaner wheelchairs and simple repairs at home. If you don’t qualify for their program they will connect you with a Durable Medical Equipment Provider to repair your chair. https://www.stavros.org/
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03/26/2026

01/27/2026

https://youtu.be/12qPGMHHqh8

Easthampton, MA Winter Accessibility PSA brought to you by the Easthampton Commission On Disability.

01/04/2026

You’re Invited: Easthampton Commission on Disability Meeting

The Easthampton Commission on Disability invites community members to attend our next meeting on Thursday, January 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This meeting will be hybrid:

In person: 50 Payson Ave, Easthampton

Via Zoom: Virtual attendance is welcome

The Commission works to identify barriers, advise city leadership, and advocate for accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities in Easthampton. Public participation is encouraged.

To learn more about the Commission, find the Zoom link, or learn how to get involved, visit:
https://easthamptonma.gov/239/Commission-on-Disability

We hope you can join us.

12/11/2025

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=12qPGMHHqh8&pp=0gcJCRsBo7VqN5tD

Easthampton, MA Winter Accessibility PSA brought to you by the Easthampton Commission On Disability.

12/05/2025

The Easthampton Commission on Disability invites all community members to join us for our monthly meeting:

🗓 Thursday, December 11
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 50 Payson Avenue, Easthampton

Whether you live with a disability, support someone who does, or simply care about accessibility and inclusion in our city — your voice matters. We’ll be discussing current initiatives, community concerns, and ways to make Easthampton more accessible for EVERYONE.

All are welcome to attend. Please reach out if you need accommodations or have questions beforehand.

Hope to see you there!

12/03/2025

Happy world, Disability day!!!!!!!
We would love to be able to put on a show or some sort of event for next year. We’d love to hear from you what you might like to see