The MBTA and IHCD seek seniors and people with disabilities to participate in site visit sessions and workshops concerning the existing Newtonville, West Newton, and Auburndale Commuter Rail Stations, and replacement stations now being planned.
We want to hear your ideas about how the new stations can best be designed to meet your needs.
You will receive an Amazon gift card in exchange for your participation.
Station Site Visit Sessions
Please choose one.
Thursday, February 13, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Newtonville Station
Monday, February 17, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: West Newton Station
Thursday, February 20, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Auburndale Station
Meeting place details will be provided when you register.
Interested? Have questions? Please email Jan Carpman, PhD, at jcarpman@ihcdesign.org or call 617-695-1225 x241
Workshops
All workshops will be at the Newton Free Library, Main Branch, 330 Homer St, Newton, MA 02459
Please choose one.
Friday, February 14: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, February 21: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting place details will be provided when you register.
Interested? Have questions? Please email Jan Carpman, PhD, at jcarpman@ihcdesign.org or call 617-695-1225 x241
Accommodations
Upon request, IHCD will provide auxiliary aids and services leading to effective communication for people with disabilities and older people, including qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, documents in braille, and other ways of making communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision limitations. To request an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, including a foreign language interpreter (Chinese, Spanish, Russian) or a modification of policies or procedures, please contact Jan Carpman, PhD, jcarpman@ihcdesign.org as soon as possible, preferably 14 days before the event.
