Andover Commission on Disability
The ACOD is a commission of nine volunteers serving three-year terms and appointed by the Board of Selectmen to advocate on disability-related issues. The majority (5) of the commission members must be disabled or directly related to a person with disabilities.
Mission:
Address Andover's disability needs for the town and its residents, visitors and families with disabilities.
Our Goals:
- to advocate for the full integration and participation of people with disabilities in the town of Andover. to research the needs and concerns of people with disabilities in the town of Andover.
- to advise and assist town officials and employees in addressing the needs of people with disabilities.
- to provide information, referral, guidance, and technical assistance to individuals, public agencies, business and organizations in matters pertaining to disability.
- to participate to the maximum extent possible in disability-related programs of a local, regional, state, and federal nature.
- to support training related to disability to people who reside or work in the town of Andover.
Members:
A volunteer board of 9 Andover residents. The majority of members must be disabled, and one must be an immediate family member of a disabled person.
Meetings:
We meet at least once each month at 7 P.M. at the Memorial Hall Library. Meetings are normally held on the fourth Wednesday of every month.
Town Offices - 36 Bartlet Street
Phone: (978) 623-8335
TDD: (978) 623-8333
Fax: (978) 623-8518
Contact the Chairperson, Justin Coppola with any questions about the Andover Commission on Disability.