Commission Plans October Human Library, Eyes Route 128 Safety
Accessibility Commission · Meeting of May 28, 2026
Danvers accessibility commission plans October Human Library, sets Route 128 as priority. The commission scheduled a Human Library event for October 17 at the Senior Center, featuring five to six confirmed participants representing diverse experiences including people with disabilities. Commission Chair J.D.
Martz is clarifying pricing with the Human Library organization to reduce a quoted $499 fee. A May 27 Walk Massachusetts walk audit identified significant accessibility gaps at the Route 128 crossing, including a missing accessible pedestrian button and poor wayfinding for people with visual impairments. The Route 128 crossing was flagged as the priority area for improvement efforts.
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Source: the Accessibility Commission meeting of May 28, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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