Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities

10/30/2025

The City of Somerville's Commission for Persons with Disabilities is recruiting for three open seats.

You can apply and find more information online at https://form.jotform.com/252803350912148

The City of Somerville's Commission for Persons with Disabilities is recruiting for three open seats.

You can apply and find more information online at bit.ly/SCPD_seats25

06/14/2025

The City of Somerville Juneteenth Flag Raising is next Monday, June 16 from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth, hear from speakers, and enjoy some light refreshments and ice cream.

06/14/2025

City Council agendas are now available in braille for every meeting!

This year, RSJ received the City's braille machine, onboarded and trained staff (with help from the Commission for Persons with Disabilities), and is looking forward to expanding our braille printing program in the months ahead.

05/09/2025

Continue celebrating with the Commission for Persons with Disabilities at their Mindful Moods Mingle event next Monday, May 12th!

04/28/2025

Join the Commission for Persons with Disabilities at the first of their events next Wednesday, May 7th. This event will bring together people of all ages to discuss supporting one another and how we can normalize the language of mental health.

RSVP: bit.ly/HT_25

03/07/2025

Come join us for a Teen Night Out with fun, friends, and unforgettable memories- designated for teens with disabilities and special needs! Join us for games, music, pizza, and good vibes! 🍕🎲🎶

This program is in partnership with Medford Recreation and Malden Recreation. Register online on our website somervillerec.com!

11/20/2024

The Public Space and Urban Forestry team is looking to hear feedback from caretakers who take care of children with special needs in Somerville.

Let them know what type of swing meets your needs for City playgrounds:
bit.ly/cos_inclusiveswings

10/29/2024

Election Day information!

Election day is a week away – stay in the know with some key accessibility information and make a plan to vote!

Additional versions of the 2024 Voter Guide are available at: https://sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/research-and-statistics/info-for-voters-2024.htm

07/25/2024

Join us on Saturday!

The SCPD and the Somerville Public Library (MA) are celebrating Disability Pride Family Day next Saturday! Inclusive for all ages and abilities, join the fun with stories, bracelet-making, painting, and more.

07/24/2024

Disability Pride Month is well underway. Join the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD) at an upcoming event. Next up is a screening and discussion of "CODA" today, July 24, at the Council on Aging (167 Holland St.) at 1 p.m. All event info can be found at somervillema.gov/scpd.

Plus, learn more about SCPD members and their stories at youtube.com/

07/17/2024

Join the SCPD and the Somerville Council on Aging for a screening and discussion of the film "CODA" next Wednesday, July 24 at 1:00 p.m.

RSVP by calling Debby at 617-625-6600 ext. 2321 or emailing [email protected].

07/03/2024

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD) invite community members to celebrate Disability Pride throughout the month of July. Events include a Disability Pride flag raising, film screenings and discussions, Disability Pride Family Day, and more. Each event is accessible and all are welcome.

First up is SCPD's monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 9, at the TAB Building (167 Holland St.) at 7 p.m. For more information, visit somervillema.gov/scpd.