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Community Events (with Pizza & Cookies!)
on the Future of Cambridge Street
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Join the Community Development Department (CDD) and the planning team for more Our Cambridge Street pop-up events to discuss ideas (big and small) for Cambridge Street. There will be two opportunities to check-in with staff and enjoy pizza and cookies, while we’re at it!
Please join the team on:
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Friday, May 6th from 4-6pm in front of the Valente Library Branch at 826 Cambridge St, next to the King Open School
In these pop-up sessions we’d like to get your feedback on ideas that have arisen from neighborhood conversations and determine how they align with community priorities. We’ll talk more about housing, small businesses and economic development, safe and accessible streets, and sustainable public spaces. Contribute to the plan as we craft recommendations for Cambridge Street's future!
These events are free and open to all.
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Take the 2022 National Survey
on Health & Disability
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The University of Kansas Institute for Health & Disability Policy Studies (IHDPS) wants to hear from people with disabilities and/or chronic health conditions. You'll have the chance to enter a drawing to win one of ten $100 gift cards if you complete their survey!
The IHDPS believes that the only way to chance policies and improve the lives of people with disabilities and/or chronic health conditions is to ask people like you directly about your experiences. Take the survey to answer questions like:
- What are your experiences this year?
- Does the COVID-19 pandemic continue to impact your life and health care needs?
- Do you have all the supports you need to live independently in your community?
Click the button below to access the survey. For more information on what the survey is used for, visit https://ihdps.ku.edu/nshd. |
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Cambridge Program Basketball Teams Win Special Olympics State Championships |
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On Sunday, April 10, the Cambridge Program’s talented athletes led their two basketball teams to victory, clinching division titles and becoming Massachusetts Special Olympics State Champions.
The Cambridge Warriors won their 19th Division 1 State Championship, following hard-fought wins over Ivy Street and Wareham. The Cambridge Falcons competed against the Milford Hoopsters and Lynn, winning both games to earn the Division 2 State Championship for the second time.
In addition to the victories, the day marked another momentous occasion for the Cambridge Program: participant Ryan Harris was announced as a 2022 Special Olympics Hall of Fame inductee.
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Camp Rainbow Accepting Applications
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Camp Rainbow is an annual summer camp serving young people with disabilities, ages 6-22. Campers will enjoy a variety of experiences, including outdoor activities, swimming, field trips, arts & crafts, and cooking. Weekly sessions, with both half-day and full-day options, are offered from July 11 to August 19, and transportation is provided for Cambridge residents.
The application deadline is June 10, and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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City's Universal Design Playground Dedicated
in Honor of Cambridge
City Manager Louis A. DePasquale
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On April 30, Cambridge City Officials, employees, friends, and neighbors gathered for a special dedication ceremony for the Louis A. DePasquale Universal Design Playground.
The 30,000 square foot play area, which opened at Danehy Park in December 2021, is the first in Cambridge to fully incorporate Universal Design (UD) - the concept that all parts should be as usable as possible, without changes, by everyone. In addition to physical accessibility, UD takes sensory, cognitive, and emotional abilities into consideration to create an environment that is welcoming to all people to the greatest extent possible.
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Note: The next CCPD meeting will be held via Zoom on
Thursday, May 12 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The agenda will be
posted online at least 48 hours before the meeting.
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The Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities works to reduce and eliminate the barriers that people with disabilities experience in our community. To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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