Access Brookline

Did you know?

• Brookline’s town election is May 2nd!! The town’s election information page has all you need to know, including a handy tool to locate your polling place. But April has some important dates:

April 22: Last day to register to vote and first day for in-person early voting

April 25: Last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot

April 28: Last day for in-person early voting

The Massachusetts Voters’ Bill of Rights clearly states accessibility requirements. But if you have any questions, contact Brookline’s ADA Coordinator, Sarah Kaplan (617.730.2329).

• April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Inspire to Elevate.” More than 2.7 million people live with limb loss or limb difference in the United States. Hundreds of people lose a limb every day. By 2050, the number of amputees in the U.S. will nearly double. The Amputee Coalition has a variety of resources to help you celebrate. And please check out their empowering #WeTHRIVE Stories.

Spotlight Organization

• April is also Autism Acceptance Month, so this month’s spotlight is on the Massachusetts Autism Alliance. This organization is staffed by autism specialists who are also experienced parents of sons and daughters with autism. They provide support and resources for people with autism at all ages, and their families, from diagnosis onwards. With April school vacation coming up, check out some of their sensory-friendly events ranging from a Teen Digital music group to the organization’s 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Discovery Museum in Acton.

News & Events

• The Institute for Community Inclusion is accepting applications for two fellowships. These are one-year, part-time, paid fellowships for Massachusetts residents with developmental disabilities and their families. The application deadline is April 21.

• Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association announced two One Boston Day remembrance events on Boylston Street planned for April 15, 2023, to honor the victims, survivors, and first responders of the 2013 Boston Marathon. Additionally, more than a dozen One Boston Day volunteer events will be hosted by City departments and neighborhood organizations. Residents are encouraged to participate in one of these acts of service or take part in their own act of kindness. One Boston Day volunteer events are being held citywide and a full list is on boston.gov/one-boston.

Join Us!

BCOD meets monthly, typically on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm. The public is always welcome! Check the town calendar 48 hours in advance to see the agenda and info on how to participate: www.brooklinema.gov/calendar.aspx.