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Our mission is to ensure that the City of Methuen provides accessible services to those who live in or visit our community. We work with the ADA Coordinator to ensure public accommodations are accessible to all. The Methuen Commission on Disability serves as an advisor to the City on issues relating to citizens with disabilities.
It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Learn How Advocacy and Legislation Made This All Possible. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, see some important historical events relating to employment and day services.
1973: The Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) was passed
1981: Reimbursement of Home and Community-Based Services began
1990: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed
2013: The Blueprint for Success was enacted in Massachusetts
These policies don't come out of thin air. They come from grassroots activity and the ARC of Massachusetts has been working to ensure these rights for 70 years.