On the eve of the annual "Jane’s Walk" in cities around the world, join Boston Society for Architects Space for a screening of "Citizen Jane," a documentary that tells the story of a David-and-Goliath fight over urban planning that took place more than 50 years ago.

The Community Forum on Disability Issues is an event which brings together:

• members of the local disability community
• City of Boston staff
• Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board members, and
• disability advocates to discuss current issues affecting the local disability community.

Attendees have the opportunity to raise questions and concerns about accessibility in Boston, and have their issues heard. We want to hear from you!

pre-register and request accommodations
* Pre-registration is not required to attend.

• Provide input to the City of Boston’s Annual Accessibility Agenda
• Hear updates from Disability Commissioner Kristen McCosh
• Meet members of the Boston Disability Commission Advisory Board
• Learn about the work of City Health and Human Services departments
• Make your concerns about accessibility known to City Officials

ASL and CART provided. 

To request an accommodation, contact the Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities by June 14 at disability@boston.gov, or call 617-635-3682 / 617-635-2541 TTY.

This free event is for children, families, and individuals of all abilities!

ADA Celebration Day is a yearly celebration of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is held in Boston around the last week of July near the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act signing. Each year, we honor a local organization that has made an impact on accessibility or inclusion in Boston. ADA Celebration Day is an event for people of all ages and all abilities to come together and celebrate a milestone in the disability community. 

pre-register and request accommodations
* Pre-registration is not required to attend.

Join us for food, music, a resource fair, friends, and fun. ASL and CART provided. This is a scent free event. For additional accommodation requests, call 617-635-3682 or email disability@boston.gov.

For attendees who would like to be more involved on ADA Celebration Day, there are volunteer opportunities available. On the day of the event, we are seeking volunteers to help with greeting and directing attendees, handing out T-shirts, set up and break down of tables and chairs, and answering general questions. Volunteers are asked to help from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. We will provide lunch.

Interested in volunteering, or have other questions? Please reach out to the Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities at disability@boston.gov or 617-635-3682.

The Mayor's Office of Resilience and Racial Equity, Love Your Block, and the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics are partnering with ioby.org to provide residents and community-based organizations with a crowdfunding platform and one-on-one fundraising coaching to help bring ideas to life. Come join us for a workshop where you'll have the opportunity to incubate your idea and get it ready for the world. 

• best practices for effective crowdfunding that we’ve learned from supporting 1,500+ successful resident-led, neighbor-funded campaigns
• top tips on building your fundraising team, connecting with new donors, and donor follow up, illustrated with real-life examples
• an overview of ioby’s platform and services, and
• Q&A with ioby's grassroots fundraising experts

A light dinner will be provided! Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions and/or childcare needs. RSVP now: