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Attorney Richard Rodríguez was recently selected as a member of the newly created Advisory Council of the Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities, a state body that seeks to strengthen inclusion, assess barriers and promote equitable practices for people with disabilities across the state.
Advisory Council Chair Oswald Mondejar said Rodríguez, who also serves as Lawrence’s Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, “rose above the stellar candidates evaluated.”
“We wanted diversity not only in perspective but also across the state, and Richard’s profile was perfect,” he said. He added that the combination of professional background and community commitment was decisive: “Not only does he have lived experience, but he has been an advocate. He knows the laws, he is a community leader, and that was really important.”
Rodríguez’s appointment also received support from state Rep. Frank A. Moran, second assistant majority leader. “I am glad that this appointment will allow Richard to continue serving some of our Commonwealth’s most vulnerable residents in a larger capacity, to improve their quality of life and help them lead happy, independent lives.”
The Advisory Council, officially launched in January, serves to advise, identify gaps, promote inclusive practices and support the Commission’s efforts across the state. Rodríguez will participate in semiannual meetings and in public initiatives aligned with his experience and availability.