Disability Commission Advisory Board

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Advisory Board OKs Minutes, Reviews SNAP Changes

Boston's Disability Commission Advisory Board reviewed federal SNAP cuts and a stalled Seaport elevator project.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 21

Government · Disability Commission Advisory Board

Disability Board Presses City on Blue Hill Ave Redesign

Boston disability board presses city on $124 million Blue Hill Avenue redesign, flags two access gaps.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 23

Government · Disability Commission Advisory Board

Boston Parks Unveils Accessible Features Map as Board Approves Minutes, Eyes Summer Events

Boston's Disability Commission Advisory Board heard a presentation on the city's accessible park features website and fielded warnings about a potential federal funding crisis for regional ADA centers.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 17

Government · Disability Commission Advisory Board

Boston Disability Board Votes to Back State Wheelchair Repair Bill, Grills BTD on Signal Safety

Boston Disability Advisory Board votes to support state wheelchair repair bill and pushes BTD on signal gaps. The board unanimously approved a support letter for a Massachusetts wheelchair repair bill that members described as having advanced further in the legislature than in any prior session.

Townbrief reporting · May 13

Government · Disability Commission Advisory Board

Boston Disability Board Approves Three Advocacy Letters, Votes to Draft Fourth

BOSTON -- April 22, 2026, Boston Disability Advisory Board votes on four advocacy letters amid AV briefing and housing update. Chair Zari Eva Saini led the April 22 meeting at which the board voted unanimously

Townbrief reporting · Apr 22

Government · Disability Commission Advisory Board

Boston Disability Board Hears Free Assistive Technology Presentation, Previews ADA Day Move

Boston Disability Advisory Board installs new chair and previews summer ADA Day relocation at quorum-short March meeting.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 18

Government · Disability Commission Advisory Board

Boston Disability Advisory Board Elects New Officers, Authorizes Two Advocacy Letters

Boston's Disability Commission Advisory Board unanimously elected a new executive committee and authorized letters pushing for accessible voting technology and rideshare service-animal protections at its February 18 meeting.

Townbrief reporting · Feb 18

Government · Disability Commission Advisory Board

Boston Disability Board Hears Snow Enforcement Data, Nominates 2026 Officers

Boston Disability Advisory Board opens 2026 with snow enforcement update and officer nominations.

Townbrief reporting · Jan 14

Government · Disability Commission Advisory Board

Boston Disability Board Demands AutoMark Training Fixes, Eyes Voting Technology Overhaul

Boston Disability Commission Advisory Board ends 2025 with urgent call to fix accessible voting machines.

Townbrief reporting · Dec 10

Government · Disability Commission Advisory Board

Boston Disability Board Hears PCA Funding Warnings, Votes to Adjourn to December

Boston's Disability Advisory Board hears warnings of federal Medicaid cuts threatening the state's $2 billion Personal Care Attendant program.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 22