The Revere City Commission on Disabilities discussed a formal plan for a music-therapy program that would include three preliminary workshops and a hybrid (in-person and virtual) delivery option.

Commission member Anne Marie said she has “a plan drafted” and is awaiting a meeting with the senior director at the recreation center to finalize scheduling and confirm whether funding or facility support will be needed. “He’s going to give me more information on the scheduling aspect, also the funding aspect which will be important for us,” Anne Marie said.

The commission intends to present the plan and a cover letter to the recreation center once scheduling is confirmed. Members said the Commission on Disabilities (COD) would provide funding support while partnering with the recreation center on logistics and facilities. The plan also includes outreach to Riviera TV to support the hybrid component.

Members discussed timing and agreed spring would be an appropriate target if scheduling and staffing allow. One member flagged seasonal weather and attendance concerns, noting organizers prefer to avoid starting new programming in midwinter because cancellations can reduce participation. Anne Marie said she will submit the completed plan after her meeting with the recreation center senior director.

Next steps listed by the commission include finalizing the plan with the recreation center, scheduling dates for the workshops, coordinating a hybrid setup with Riviera TV, and returning to the COD for an update at a future monthly meeting.

Funding and partnership details remain subject to confirmation from the recreation center; the commission said it will cover program support if the center provides facility space and logistical coordination.