Holyoke Commission on Disability

09/10/2026

🧗‍♀️🧗‍♂️ COME ROCK WITH US! 🧗‍♂️🧗‍♀️

Ready to climb, challenge yourself, and have a whole lot of fun?!

Our adaptive climbing programs are open to ANYONE with a disability— whether you’re brand new to climbing or already love being on the wall. No experience necessary! ❤️

📍 Central Rock Hadley
🗓️ 1st & 3rd Monday of every month
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM

📍 Central Rock Glastonbury, CT
🗓️ 1st Thursday of every month
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM

🙌 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
We’re also looking for volunteer belayers to help support our climbers during our programs. If you love climbing, want to give back, or just want to be part of an awesome community, we’d love to have you join us!

Come climb, meet an amazing community, and see what you’re capable of! 💪❤️

🧗 Come rock with us!
👉 Sign up here: https://chd.org/programs-services/community-care-support/adaptive-sports-and-recreation-programs/activities/

09/10/2026

NDEAM 2026 is one month away!

Join us on Wednesday, October 7 at the Massachusetts State House or virtually on Zoom for the Commission’s 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration.

We’ll bring together people with disabilities, family members and caregivers, employers, policymakers, educators, service providers, advocates, researchers, students, and community partners from across Massachusetts.

The day will include employer and legislative recognition, opportunities to connect, and an afternoon panel on Artificial Intelligence, Disability, and the Future of Work.

ASL and CART will be available, along with sensory bags from KultureCity.

Registration is free and everyone is welcome. Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/m2sx4rh/lp/13de05e6-c5e6-4924-90fc-f8dd31dd84f4

09/10/2026

Deaf Day at The Big E – September 19!Join us for Deaf Day at The Big E!🎟️ Advance ADULT tickets: $18 each🎟️ Advance Youth (Ages 6-12) tickets: $12…

09/09/2026

Do you or someone you know use a wheelchair and have MassHealth? Don’t let broken wheels slow you down.

Stavros is offering power/manual wheelchair repair services to qualifying MassHealth eligible residents of Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties.
Faster repairs
Service at home
No cost—just support.
CTA: Call Stavros at 413-256-0473 ext. 187 or [email protected]

09/09/2026

🗣🗣

Join Us for MassHire Holyoke’s 2nd Annual All Abilities Job Fair!

Are you actively hiring? Meet talented candidates who are ready to work!

In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), MassHire Holyoke is inviting local businesses and organizations to participate in our All Abilities Job Fair on Tuesday, October 6 from 4:00–6:30 PM.

This inclusive hiring event is a great opportunity to connect directly with qualified job seekers of all abilities, promote your current openings, and expand your talent pipeline while demonstrating your commitment to an inclusive workforce.

✅ Meet motivated candidates face-to-face
✅ Showcase your employment opportunities
✅ Build connections with a diverse pool of talent
✅ Support inclusive hiring in our community

Space is limited, so reserve your employer table today!

👉 Register here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/all-abilities-hiring-event

Together, we create opportunity for all.

09/09/2026

💜 ¡HOLYOKE, QUEREMOS ESCUCHARTE! 💜
¿Vives en Holyoke y eres una persona con discapacidad, familiar, cuidador(a) o proveedor(a) de servicios?
🟣 ¡Tu opinión importa!
La Comisión de Discapacidades de Holyoke (HCOD) te invita a participar en la Encuesta sobre Discapacidad 2026.
👉 ¡TOMA LA ENCUESTA AQUÍ!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R7H2SWF
✅ Anónima
✅ Solo toma unos minutos
✅ Tu voz puede ayudar a mejorar la accesibilidad y crear una comunidad más inclusiva.
💜 ¡Comparte y haz que tu voz cuente! 💜

Holyoke City Hall

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

💜 HOLYOKE — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 💜

Are you a person with a disability — or a family member, caregiver, support provider, or professional connected to the Holyoke disability community — who lives in Holyoke?

The Holyoke Commission on Disability (HCOD) wants your input through the 2026 Disability Survey.

👉 TAKE THE SURVEY:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R7H2SWF

🟣 The survey is anonymous
🟣 It only takes a few minutes
🟣 Your voice can help shape positive change in Holyoke

Your experiences matter. Your feedback can help us identify barriers, improve accessibility, connect people with resources, and make Holyoke a more inclusive community.

💜 Please share this post with friends, family, neighbors, caregivers, and others in the disability community.

Together, we can make Holyoke more accessible and inclusive for everyone.


Holyoke City Hall

09/07/2026

HOLYOKE PEEPS, PLEASE FILL OUT THE HOLYOKE COMMISSION ON DISABILITY'S ACCESSIBILITY SURVEY 2026!

We will have a table at the Holyoke Senior Center with hard copies of the survey (including large font and in English or Spanish versions) on Tuesday, September 8 and Thursday September 10 from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM.

We will be glad to help you with any questions.

HCOD is conducting an anonymous 2026 Disability Survey of residents who are disabled in order to assess this valuable but vulnerable population. We hope that this information will help us better serve you as we educate the public and our city government.
By sharing your experiences, we can better help to solve problems you encounter and direct you to helpful resources. Our Goal is to help you and your family sustain a quality of life that allows you to go to work if able, take care of your family, maintain healthcare, and participate in community. And our community will benefit from your participation.
Thank you for participating! Your input will help make Holyoke more accessible and inclusive.

You also have the option of using a QR Code to fill out the accessibility survey. Or check your most recent August-September HG & E bill for their monthly news letter insert which will have a notice of the HCOD Accessibility Survey and a QR code.
Please include your Ward # so we can see and "map" where areas of most concern or accessibility need may be. The more residents fill out this survey, the more we can pinpoint the challenges that our disabled residents of all ages face and that of those who care for them.

The questions will address housing, transportation, safety, etc. We have included the option to elaborate on your answers at the end of the survey if you feel that is necessary.

THE MORE WE KNOW, THE MORE WE CAN HELP!

And please share this FB post with others in Holyoke.