Watertown Free Public Library The historic facade of the Watertown Free Public Library.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library, World in Watertown and the Commission on Disability:
On Saturday, November 2, World in Watertown, the Watertown Free Public Library, and the Watertown Commission on Disability invite the community to join in celebrating disability awareness. This is a great opportunity to hear from Watertown residents with disabilities, learn about their lives and experiences in Watertown, and meet local disability organizations serving our diverse community.
“Celebrating Disability Awareness: Voices & Perspectives” runs from 2:30 PM – 4 PM on Saturday, November 2 in the Library’s Watertown Savings Bank Room on the 1st Floor. Registration is not required.
CART services and ASL interpretation will be provided, courtesy of the generous support of the Watertown Commission on Disability.
The Watertown Free Public Library is committed to providing accessible programs, meetings, and events. To request reasonable modification to participate in this program, please contact afry@watertown-ma.gov
About World in Watertown
World in Watertown is a civic organization founded in 1999 to protect and promote non-discriminatory practices in Watertown, Massachusetts. Together with individuals, community organizations, faith communities, schools, businesses, and city agencies, we have worked to build bridges of cooperation to further strengthen Watertown as a welcoming place for all. worldinwatertown.org
About the Watertown Commission on Disability
The Commission on Disability researches local concerns experienced by people with disabilities and their families; advices and assists municipal officials and employees in ensuring compliance with state and federal laws affecting people with disabilities; coordinates or carries out programs designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities and their families; assists with the development of policies, procedures, and services affecting people with disabilities and their families; provides Closed Captioning for City Council Meetings; provides information, referrals, guidance, and technical assistance in all matters pertaining to disability; helps coordinate activities of other local groups organized for similar purposes. watertown-ma.gov/351/Commission-on-Disability
About the Watertown Free Public Library
The Watertown Free Public Library provides access to a wide variety of popular materials, resources, services, and programs that fulfill the informational, cultural, and recreational needs of Watertown and surrounding communities. Our Library works to create an environment that attracts and welcomes users of all ages and abilities. watertownlib.org
What a wonderful program. Thanks to all who made it happen!
This program was held on the Sunday before the election, and I am very glad to have attended. It is the beauty that I saw in people full of hope, humanity and possibility that reminds me that the ugly is smaller in countless ways. Thanks to the library, the sponsors and most of all the panelists – you are the best of us.