Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 Malden Delegation Announces $400,000 to Address Vaccine Equity Efforts in Malden S enator Lewis and Representatives Steve Ultrino, Paul Donato, and Kate Lipper-Garabedian are pleased to announce that Cambridge Health Alliance – Malden Care Center has received $400,000 through the Department of Public Health to address vaccine hesitancy, as part of the State’s Vaccine Equity Initiative. Cambridge Health Alliance will use the funds to support their ongoing eff orts to increase awareness and access to the COVID-19 vaccine. “Especially as the number of positive cases and fi lled hospital beds remain high, the Covid-19 vaccine continues to be one of the strongest tools available in our fight to address the pandemic,” said State Senator Jason Lewis. “I’m very pleased and thankful that Cambridge Health Alliance is receiving this support ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.359 Mid Unleaded $3.419 Super $3.519 Diesel Fuel $3.979 "43 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2021 KERO $4.99 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $3.499 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! T Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 MBTA Accessibility Department launches communication survey he MBTA recently announced that its System-wide Accessibility Department (SWA) launched an online survey about how the MBTA can improve its communication efforts, including communicating more eff ectively and inclusively and better connecting with people with disabilities and/or older adults. The online survey serves as just one step in the T’s continued work to improve the inclusivity of its communication and outreach strategies – with SWA staff having previously connected with local community and advocacy groups, requesting these groups to encourage their members to take the survey. This online survey is available through February 16 at mbta.com/SWA-survey. “The MBTA has made great progress in working toward a fully accessible service, from upgrading stations to operator trainings to the design and procurement of new vehicles – but we know there’s always more we can be doing,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “The results of this survey will help us to better understand how we can better communicate with riders about important accessibility and T-related topics.” The MBTA is more accessible than ever before. Over the last several years, the T has upgraded more than 20 stations to make them fully accessible, constructed more than 50 new station elevators, purchased new buses with ramps and reconfi gured seating layout with more space, designed and purchased its most accessible subway cars yet, retrained operators and station agents on safety and accessibility, partnered with a new customer advisory committee to involve riders in key decisions, and more. Despite these achievements, the MBTA recognizes that there is still more work to do, especially in sharing information inclusively and engaging with as many riders (or future riders) with disabilities and/ or older adults to shape important decisions about the future of accessibility at the T. With this in mind, SWA designed this online survey to help supplement feedback from riders and future riders about the kinds of communication barriers that exist, how the MBTA can narrow the information gap in communicating with riders and how the MBTA can improve its communication efforts about important accessibility and MBTA-related issues. Through this survey’s results as well as other outreach eff orts, the MBTA hopes to develop strategies to better connect with riders, particularly non-native-English speakers and older adults. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplifi ed Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Haitian Creole. It should take about 10 minutes to complete. A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. from the state as they continue to ensure equitable access to shots and boosters for communities like Malden, who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.” "The grant for Malden Care Center as part of the state's vaccine equity initiative comes at a critical time as we continuously work towards ending the pandemic and making sure our community is stronger and safer than ever before,” said State Representative Paul Donato. "As I continually encourage those who are medically eligible to get vaccinated, I recognize that there are disproportionate barriers to access for certain communities," said State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian. "Given this, I am pleased to see that these grant funds will aid the residents of Malden in overcoming barriers and keep them as healthy as possible." “We are thrilled to partner with the Mass. Department of Public Health and the City of Malden to continue ongoing eff orts to improve community health and wellbeing by helping to address the immediate and long-term health equity needs in communities hit hardest by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic," said Assaad Sayah, MD, CEO of Cambridge Health Alliance. With these funds, community organizations continue the work of reducing barriers to vaccine access and promoting primary vaccines and boosters for communities and populations most disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. 63 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured Prices subject to change Ask about our Conditioner! FLEET
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