Disability Rights and Opportunities

Mission Statement

The Hamden Commission on Disability Rights and Opportunities is under taking the task of making Hamden a more disability friendly Town by understanding the needs of those living with a disability and improving their living environment.

Americans with Disabilities Act Grievance Procedure

See the Americans with Disabilities Act Grievance Procedure (PDF) for how to report accessibility issues in the community.

Meetings

  • 7 p.m.
  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • Hamden Government Center
    Main Floor Conference Room
    2750 Dixwell Avenue
    Hamden, CT 06518
    • MEETINGS MAY BE HELD VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM. CHECK AGENDA FOR INFORMATION.

Calendars

  1. Disability Rights and Opportunities Commission Meeting Schedule 2023

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Contact Information

If you would like to email the chair of the Disability Rights and Opportunities Commission, please email Patricia Delaney at PDelaney_bc@hamden.com. 

If you would like to email the Disability Rights and Opportunities Commission, please email HBC_Disabilities@Hamden.com. 

Members

This is a nine-member commission, with no more than six of the same political party. The alternating three-year appointments are recommended by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Legislative Council.


  • Patricia Delaney - Chair
  • Carlena Cavanaugh
  • Rosalie Cavanaugh
  • Marc Dupont
  • Jacob Marrandino


  • Shawn Regan
  • Rachel Scolnic-Dobin
  • Doreen Steel
  • VACANCY