Disability Commission

Northampton Disability Commission tables decision on Sojourn Hotel accessibility variance pending further review. Sunwood Builders presented a variance request for the 3 Elm Street project, which triggered an unanticipated ADA elevator requirement when renovation exceeded 30 percent. The project

Northampton Disability Commission approves minutes, advances Disability Pride Month planning for July. The commission voted 4-0-1 to approve its March minutes, with Commissioner Kathy Murri abstaining because she had not attended that prior meeting. Chair Amy Sugihara led the five commissioners

Northampton Disability Commission approves July 23 story hour for Disability Pride Month. Chair Amy Sugihara finalized plans for the event at Forbes Library targeting children ages 3 to 5, featuring books, songs, puppets, and art activities with potential musical accompaniment by AJ Strack. The

The Northampton Disability Commission plans Disability Pride Month 2026 events and reviews city accessibility priorities. Chair Amy Sugihara led the meeting as the commission discussed scheduling story hours at Forbes and Lilly libraries and arranging interpreter services for summer events. The

Northampton Disability Commission plans July story times for Disability Pride Month. The commission, led by Chair Amy Sugihara, directed members to coordinate with disability commissions in Amherst, Easthampton, Holyoke, and South Hadley on accessible family programming featuring books by and about