🌟 July is Disability Pride Month! 🌟 Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the #disability community. It coincides with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The month is dedicated to raising awareness, fostering acceptance, and challenging misconceptions and stigmas about disabilities. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of individuals with disabilities and to advocate for their rights and inclusion in all aspects of society. FYI: Have you seen the disability #pride flag? The flag (shown in attached image) was designed by Ann Magill. The charcoal gray background commemorates and mourns disabled people who have died due to ableism, violence, negligence, suicide, rebellion, illness and eugenics. The diagonal band is for "cutting across" the walls and barriers that separate disabled people from society. It also represents the light and creativity of the disability community that cuts through the darkness of ableism. The stripes represent different disabilities: 💚green is for sensory disabilities, including the blind, deaf, and deaf-blind communities; 💙blue represents emotional and psychiatric disabilities; 🤍white stands for non-apparent and undiagnosed disabilities; 💛gold is for neurodivergence; ❤️red represents physical disabilities. Join us in celebrating the achievements, stories, and contributions of the disability community. Together, we can create a world where everyone can thrive. 💪
City of Pittsfield
Government Administration
Pittsfield, Massachusetts 764 followers
About us
The City of Pittsfield is the cultural, commercial, legal, and medical center of the Berkshires – a region renowned for its wonderful people, outstanding standard of living, beautiful landscapes, and the finest in cultural and recreational attractions. This is a great community, built with hard work, commitment, sacrifice, and shared values.
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http://www.cityofpittsfield.org
External link for City of Pittsfield
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1761
Locations
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Primary
70 Allen Street
Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201, US
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100 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201, US
Employees at City of Pittsfield
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Ed Bride
Editorial Consultant and freelance writer. Energetic and agile,
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Rhonda Serre, MBA
Public Relations Leader
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Jonathan Lothrop
City Councilor at City of Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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Peter Marchetti
Mayor of City of Pittsfield. Retired - SVP Retail Banking & Operations at Pittsfield Cooperative Bank
Updates
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Congratulations to our Community Development Director, Justine Dodds, on celebrating 20 years of service with the City of Pittsfield! Justine began her career at the Council on Aging/Senior Center as the Outreach Coordinator before she transitioned to her work in Community Development, where she has worked as the Housing Specialist and Housing & Community Development Program Manager. Justine was promoted to Director in 2022. Thanks for all you do, Justine! 🙌🏆
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Meet Nate! Nate has been working for the City of Pittsfield since 2011 in the Community Development Department. In his video testimonial, Nate talks about what excites him most about the work he is doing and his ability to help individuals and families, through the department's economic development opportunities, affordable housing and rehab programs, and more. Thank you, Nate, for all that you do! To view Nate's full testimonial, as well as other City staff, visit our YouTube page --> https://lnkd.in/gv7dxviQ #WelcomeToPittsfield
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Happy Public Service Recognition week! 🌟 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all public servants who work tirelessly to make our community better every day. Your dedication and commitment are truly appreciated and valued.👏 Please join us in thanking our amazing workers!🙏 #PSRW
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Meet Amanda! Hired in 2022, Amanda is the City of Pittsfield's Director of Veteran Services. Amanda shares with us her own military experience and how she is working to give back and support the Veteran's community. Thank you for your service, Amanda! For Amanda's full testimonial, visit our YouTube page: https://lnkd.in/gGAx6Rja #WelcomeToPittsfield
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Are you ready to shape the future of our City? We're hiring a passionate City Planner to join the team in our Community Development Department! If you have a knack for urban design and a vision for sustainable development, we want to hear from you. Click the link below to apply and be part of something inspiring! https://lnkd.in/gcQebEvV #NowHiring #Careers #LocalGov #Planning #CommunityDevelopment
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Congratulations to Pittsfield businesses Hot Plate Brewing Co. and Interprint USA for winning MassEcon Economic Impact Awards at Gillette Stadium. Proud to support Sarah Real, Peter Stasiowski, Bill Hines Jr. and Mike Dell'Aquila. And thanks to my fellow Williams College alum, Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao, for her inspiring keynote address. #BusinessPittsfield
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