Letter: Advice about masks for those who are differently abled

Hello everyone, 

I know the Farmers Market opens in town today so I wanted to share this information now for anyone who has questions about masks
For those of us who have individuals who are differently abled in our families, here is the guidance on masks and the exceptions. Behavioral health diagnoses are included in the exceptions. 

Exceptions for wearing face masks include situations that may inhibit an individual from wearing a face-mask safely. These may include, but are not limited to: 

• Those who cannot breathe safely; 
• Those who, due to a behavioral health diagnosis, are unable to do so; 
• Those communicating with people who rely upon lip-reading;
• Those who require supplemental oxygen to breathe; and
• Those who are exercising outdoors and are able to keep physical distance from others.

Click on the link and you will find another link to the document containing this information under DPH Guidance 
https://www.mass.gov/news/wear-a-mask-in-public

SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) is available to assist you with your special education questions and concerns and can be reached via email at graftonsepac2019@gmail.com and via the Grafton Special Education Parent Advisory Council Facebook page.

Regards, Melissa Lackey 

Grafton SEPAC Chair