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Disabilities Commission

We facilitate full and equal participation in all aspects of life by persons with disabilities in Boston. 

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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.

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Programs and Services

Apply for an accessible parking spot
Renew an accessible parking spot
File an ADA grievance with Boston

ADA Title II Compliance

ADA Title II Coordinator

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

Complying with Title II

Learn more about how the City of Boston complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Americans with Disabilities Act 30th Anniversary Virtual Rally
Credit: Disabilities Commission

Upcoming events

Events
Disability Commission Advisory Board meeting
On Jan 19

Jan 19
Disability Commission Advisory Board meeting
On Feb 9

Feb 9
Disability Commission Advisory Board meeting
On Mar 9

Mar 9
Disability Commission Advisory Board meeting
On Apr 13

Apr 13
Disability Commission Advisory Board meeting
On May 18

May 18
Disability Commission Advisory Board meeting
On Jun 15

Jun 15

Disability 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.

View the report

Latest news

News

New position created to hire American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter

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Notice of proposed settlement of class action lawsuit

Public Works

Major milestone reached in making Boston’s streets and sidewalks more accessible

Public Works

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Pride across communities

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More Disabilities news

Disability resources

Transportation help for people with disabilities

Resources for those with disabilities who need transportation help.
WAV Taxi Cabs: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Accessible taxi cabs are known as Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs).
How to appeal an accessible parking spot denial

You can appeal the City's decision if your application was denied.
Disability Commission Advisory Board

The advisory group keeps our commission updated on local issues.
Language and Communications Access

American Sign Language and other language access in the City of Boston
Rules for the accessible space program

Applying for an accessible parking spot? Learn the rules first.

2022 Advisory Board meetings

WHEN AND WHERE

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.

2022 meetings
Standard agenda
  • 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
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