Commission on Disabilities Faces Significant Member Turnover
Three members of Harvard's Commission on Disabilities announced they will not continue. Heidi Gomez and Elizabeth Fesl declined to renew their terms, and Davida Bagatelle will step down at the end of June.
Commission on Disabilities · Meeting of March 19, 2026
HARVARD — Three members of Harvard's Commission on Disabilities announced they will not continue. Heidi Gomez and Elizabeth Fesl declined to renew their terms, and Davida Bagatelle will step down at the end of June. The five-member commission refocused its outreach strategy, prioritizing "High Priority" town committees and boards while assigning members to specific organizations.
Amy Nutt was tasked with creating a slide deck template by March 27 that incorporates the commission's mission, transition plan, and collaboration opportunities with each board. The commission also discussed ongoing accessibility projects including a potential Minister's Path redesign and the McCurdy Park architect design, which has advanced to bidding.
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Source: the Commission on Disabilities meeting of March 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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