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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · 5d

Join us for this week's Wednesday Webinar in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month; Employees Know Your Rights on Wednesday October 8, 2025 from 6pm -7:30pm

Register to join at this link: www.boston.gov/calendar/kno...

#NDEAM #Disability

Workers Know Your Rights Webinar. Workers in the City of Boston face injustices: wage theft, discrimination, unsafe or unhealthy working conditions and more. When workers know their rights, they are able to exercise those rights. In partnership with the City's Office of Labor Policy and Worker Protections, this webinar will give an overview of these legal protections with a focus on the rights of workers with disabilities. Wednesday October 8, 2025 6-7:30pm Register at https://www.boston.gov/calendar/know-your-rights-ndeam-webinar

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · 23d

Join us for the first ever Virtual Civic Engagement Info Session on Zoom Tuesday September 30th from 6pm - 7:30pm.

This event will highlight opportunities for civic engagement that people of all ages and abilities to participate.
Register at the link below today!
www.boston.gov/calendar/vir...

Virtual Civic Engagement Info Session

This event will be held over Zoom, and will highlight opportunities for civic engagement that people of all ages and abilities to participate. Attend this info session to learn how to get more involve...

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · 24d

Tonight - Wednesday September 17th - the Boston Disability Advisory Board will hold it's monthly meeting on Zoom. The public is invited! Please join using the info on the link below. www.boston.gov/public-notic...

Disability Commission Advisory Board Meeting

Join the online meeting

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · Sep 4

Make sure you watch Disability Access in Action until the end so you can learn about accessibility features in Boston parks.

This program is presented by the City of Boston Disability Commission.

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Disability Access In Action - August 2025 - Recreation and the Boston Centers for Youth and Families

YouTube video by Boston Disability Commission

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · Sep 4

Check out the latest episode of Disability Access in Action. In this episode we discuss accessible recreation, fitness, and other opportunities with the Boston Centers for Youth and Families Commissioner Marta Rivera.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4fR...

Disability Access In Action - August 2025 - Recreation and the Boston Centers for Youth and Families

YouTube video by Boston Disability Commission

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · Jul 21

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · Jul 21

"ADA 35 Boston is about recognizing the incredible progress that has been made for people with disabilities and voicing the collective power of the disability community to demand that disability rights are here to stay," Kristen McCosh Boston Disability Commissioner
Join us: www.boston.gov/ada35

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · May 21

SAVE THE DATE- July 23, 2025 - ADA 35 Boston!!!

Join us for ADA35 Boston - a march and rally to speak out for disability rights.

Learn more at www.boston.gov/calendar/ada...

ADA 35 Boston July 23, 2025. 12:00 pm: Flag Raising on City Hall Plaza. 12:30 pm: March & Roll to Boston Common. 1:00 pm: Rally at the Embrace Monument. Make your voices heard: Disability rights are worth fighting for! Join us on City Hall Plaza to march and roll to the Boston Common in honor of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).ASL and CART will be provided. All locations are wheelchair accessible. An MBTA bus with air conditioning will be available for cooling. Water will be available so bring a bottle for refills. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodations are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact Andrea at disability@boston.gov or call 617-635-3682. This event will take place rain or shine - we hope to see you there! Decorative images on the flyer include the disability pride flag, Boston City Hall, The Embrace Monument and colorful silhouettes of people with disabilities. Logos on flyer include; City of Boston, City of Boston Disabilities Commission. Boston Center for Independent Living.

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · May 8

It's TODAY!

TODAY is the Boston Disability Community Forum!

Join us today, Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 2pm to 3:30 pm at Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont Street, Boston. You can attend in person or on Zoom.

Learn more and register: www.boston.gov/calendar/dis...

Disability Community Forum 2025. Participate in person, or remotely using Zoom to learn about and share feedback on City of Boston accessibility and inclusion priorities, projects, and initiatives. Registration is encouraged and required to participate on Zoom. To join us, or comment in advance, please visit www.boston.gov/disability-forum. Thursday May 8, 2025 from 2:00 - 3:30pm. Suffolk University Law School 120 Tremont St. Boston MA and on Zoom. SL and CART have been requested. The venue is wheelchair accessible. A sensory friendly room will be available, as well as face masks. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodations are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at disability@boston.gov or call 617-635-3682

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · May 7

We are so excited to have you join us tomorrow for Boston's Disability Community Forum. The Zoom link was sent to your email today, let us know if you need us to send it again.

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · Mar 31

Submit a question to the City of Boston Disability Community Forum!

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · Feb 25

Please subscribe to the City of Boston Disabilities Commission newsletter to stay informed about future Disability Outreach Tour dates and locations! #disability #boston

Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · Feb 25

We hope to see you at a Boston Public Library neighborhood branch during the City of Boston Disability Outreach Tour!

First stop is Thursday Feb. 27th from 3-5pm at the Faneuil Branch BPL. If you live in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, or in the area, please stop by! #disability #boston

Disability Outreach Tour of Boston Public Library Neighborhood Branches. The City of Boston Disabilities Commission is inviting the public to meet them at a BPL neighborhood branch to engage in conversation about disability accessibility and inclusion. February 27, 2025 3-5pm Faneuil Branch Boston Public Library 419 Faneuil St. Brighton MA 02135. ASL and language translation are available at no cost. Please contact Colleen at disability@boston.gov or call 617-635-3682 to request these services or a reasonable accommodation.

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · Feb 10

In partnership with DEAF, Inc. dedicated service days for residents with disabilities take place on Sunday's between Feb. 3 - April 13 at the Charlesview Community Center in Brighton. Learn more at boston.gov/disability-tax-help

Tax Preparation for the Disability Community

The Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) offers free tax services and provides ne

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · Feb 10

The Boston Tax Help Coalition provides free tax preparation to Boston residents earning $70,000 a year or less. Tax services are available at over 30 neighborhood sites. Reasonable accommodations to taxpayers with disabilities are available at all tax sites.

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City of Boston @boston.gov · Feb 6

Boston residents earning $70K or less can now access free, multilingual tax prep virtually or at 30+ neighborhood sites!

These programs support thousands of residents every year in maximizing their refunds and credits safely.

Learn more about the Boston Tax Help Coalition ⬇️

boston.gov/tax-help

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Boston Public Health Commission @publichealth.boston.gov · Feb 5

Lost a family member to overdose? Boston’s Family Overdose Support Fund provides up to $5,000 to eligible families to help cover funeral costs, therapy, childcare, and legal services. Learn more and apply at haloinitiatives.org.

#OpioidCrisis #FamilySupport #Boston

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · Feb 5

Please contact @isd.boston.gov to see if there is a building code violation. If you feel your condo association is discriminating against you by refusing to make a reasonable modification, you can file a complaint with Boston's Office of Fair Housing and Equity www.boston.gov/departments/...

Fair Housing and Equity

Our mission is to ensure fair and equitable access to housing opportunities. We strive to increase equity and reduce barriers to opportunity for persons living and working in the City of Boston.

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City of Boston @boston.gov · Jan 21

🚨 Boston is in a cold weather advisory now through Thursday. Dressing for the extreme cold is critical to staying safe.

Here’s some tips for how to dress for the weather:

🧥 Layer up! A few layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing is better than one layer of heavy clothing.

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · Jan 15

You can find info about uploading accessible events and venues at this link: calendar.artsboston.org/accessibilit... To learn more, or if you have questions, please contact ArtsBoston directly.

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · Jan 15

Looking to attend a live performance in Boston? Check out ArtsBoston's new calendar! You can now filter for disability accessibility needs such as assisted listening devices, ASL interpretation, sensory-sensitive performances, audio-description, and wheelchair seating. calendar.artsboston.org

ArtsBoston Calendar

The enhanced ArtsBoston Calendar is your go-to resource to discover all things arts and culture - including what's playing on stages and in concert halls, free festivals, exhibitions, and more! And no...

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · Jan 15

Want to stay up to date with City of Boston Disability Commission news and events? Make sure you are following us, then go and subscribe to our newsletter. #disabilityjustice #boston www.boston.gov/departments/...

Disabilities Commission

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 architectura...

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