[Massplanners] Outdoor Dining and Retail Vending Accessibility Guide

[Maureen Pollock]

Hi Erin,

I remember loving THIS<https://www.mass.gov/doc/outdoor-dining-retail-toolkit/download> when it came out. Check out “Part 2: Building your own toolkit or resources" starting on page 55

Also, you may wish to consider reaching out to Jeff Dugan at the Mass Office on Disabilities (MOD) to see if he has any helpful resources to share.

Keep up all the great work you're doing in Beverly!

Sincerely,

Maureen

Maureen Pollock (she/her)
Planning Director
Town of Montague
1 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Phone: (413) 863-3200 x 112
Web: www.montague-ma.gov/planning<http://www.montague-ma.gov/planning>
Email: mpollock at montague-ma.gov<mailto:mpollock at montague-ma.gov>
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Subject: [Massplanners] Outdoor Dining and Retail Vending Accessibility Guide

Hello Planners,

Has anyone seen a really great accessibility guide for retail and restaurants?

Our retailers and restaurants are allowed to utilize public sidewalks for vending, outdoor dining etc. While we have the regulations and associated graphics, I am looking for a comprehensive graphical guide that talks about the regulations, case studies with real graphics, and a list of vendors and/or furniture that meets requirements. I think this would go a long way with our businesses who are trying to do the right thing.

I would love to know if one exists.

Thanks,
Erin Schaeffer
City of Beverly
Economic Development Planner
978-605-2356
eschaeffer at beverlyma.gov<mailto:dwynne at beverlyma.gov>

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