Needham's Commission on Disabilities will hear an update on a variance at 1382 Highland Ave. and weigh in on MBTA accessibility resources when it meets Tuesday, Oct. 20.
The meeting runs 5:30 to 7 p.m. via Zoom, according to the town's posted agenda.
Mark Dempsey of the MetroWest Center for Independent Living, a nonprofit serving people with disabilities across 26 MetroWest towns, will report on the Highland Avenue variance. The agenda does not describe the nature of the variance.
Other items include a review of the commission's draft annual report for fiscal year 2026, updates on ADA-compliant parking and the town's Mobility Planning and Coordination Committee, and plans to update the commission's brochures. Liaison reports on the agenda cover the School Department, the town's diversity initiative and accessible parking efforts.
The commission is also planning a Coffee Talk event with the MetroWest Center for Independent Living at the Center at The Heights on Dec. 4 at 9:30 a.m.
Residents can join the Oct. 20 session through the Zoom link posted on the town calendar. The next regular meeting is Nov. 17.
