ADA Day 2026
A celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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12:00pm - 2:00pm -
560 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116 -
Contact:Disabilities Commission
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Price:PriceFREE
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Neighborhood:NeighborhoodCitywide
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ADA Day is a yearly celebration of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The event is held in Boston every July around the anniversary of the ADA signing. This two hour lunchtime event includes a brief speaking program, disability resource fair, food, and fun! The event is for people of all ages to come together to celebrate disability community, access, inclusion, and rights.
Please note this year we will hold our celebration in a new location. Please join us at the newly renovated Copley Square Park!
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12:00pm - 2:00pm
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560 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116 -
Contact:Disabilities Commission
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Price:PriceFREE
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Neighborhood:NeighborhoodCitywide
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Event Type:
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This year's theme: Disability Community Revolutionaries
This year we will recognize revolutionary disability advocates of the past, present, and future! Join us to honor disability community revolutionaries who made Boston more accessible for people with disabilities in the past, and those working to make our future more inclusive.
Cooling Options
ADA Day is planned to be held as scheduled, but we understand that the forecasted heat is a concern for attendees. The following cooling options will be open for attendees.
- Air Conditioned Cooling Areas
- MBTA Cooling Bus
- Boston Public Library
- Water Truck
- The Boston Water and Sewer Commission will have a water truck offering cold water.
- We recommend attendees to bring a reusable water bottle.
- Shaded Areas
- 60ft by 40ft Resource Fair tent
- Natural tree canopy shade around Copley Square
- Misting Tents
Disability Accommodations
The event is wheelchair accessible. ASL has been requested. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodations are available at no cost to you. If you need them, please contact us at disability@boston.gov.
