Disabilities Commission
We facilitate full and equal participation in all aspects of life by persons with disabilities in Boston.
Our mission is to increase opportunities for people with disabilities by facilitating full and equal participation in all aspects of life within the City of Boston. This includes reducing architectural, procedural, attitudinal, and communication barriers as well as promoting equity in housing, education, employment, transportation, and civic activities.
Our office works toward compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We also provide information and referral, architectural access review, and advocacy on disability issues.
Contact
Room 967
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ADA Title II Compliance
Commissioner Kristen McCosh
Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities
1 City Hall Square, Room 967
Boston, MA 02201
617-635-3682 (voice)
617-635-2541 (tty)
617-635-2726 (fax)
disability@boston.gov
Learn more about how the City of Boston complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Upcoming events
EventsDisability Commission Annual Report for 2018 / 2019
The annual report highlights the work that the commission has done to improve accessibility in Boston over the last year.
Latest news
NewsNew position created to hire American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter
Notice of proposed settlement of class action lawsuit
Disability resources
Resources for those with disabilities who need transportation help.
Accessible taxi cabs are known as Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs).
You can appeal the City's decision if your application was denied.
The advisory group keeps our commission updated on local issues.
American Sign Language and other language access in the City of Boston
Applying for an accessible parking spot? Learn the rules first.
2021 Advisory Board meetings
The Disability Commission Advisory Board typically meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our meetings will be held remotely for the foreseeable future.
- Call to Order
- Introductions
- Approval of prior month's minutes
- Administrative Updates
- Chair’s Report
- Commissioner's Report – Kristen McCosh
- Upcoming Events and Announcements
- Old Business
- New Business
- New Action Items
- Public Input
- Adjournment
Meet our Staff
Staff
