Heather Watkins Campaigns for Accessible Roslindale

Posted by John B. Kelly

Heather Watkins lives in Roslindale and would like to be able to get in the front door of local businesses. Her story is written up here in the Roslindale Transcript:

She recently wrote about her efforts:

Accessibility is such an important issue which has spurned my sense of agency so I am indeed passionate about it. I am eager to learn, share ideas and see this project through.

I did meet with Commissioner [for Persons with Disabilities Stephen] Spinetto on Wed 10/25. He was very receptive and we took a tour of Roslindale Square and made notes of businesses with compromised access. He stated that he would do some surveying and work with business owners to remedy the problem.

We left on a positive note and agreed to stay in touch regarding the progress of the project.

I have not met with any business owners as yet. I am waiting to hear back from Lisa Modecker, the Roslindale Board of Trade President to schedule a meeting. She also seemed receptive and open to ideas.

We look forward to chronicling the responsiveness of the city and local business group.