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.

Contact

617-635-3682
send an email
1 City Hall Square
Room 967

Boston, MA 02201-2041
United States
Office hours

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Text: 617-251-2718
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Programs and Services

Apply for an Accessible Parking Spot

Renew an Accessible Parking Spot

Request ADA Curb Ramp Install or Repair

Closed Captions in Local Businesses

Information and Referral

Architectural Access

ADA Title II Compliance

How the City of Boston complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act

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)

617-251-2718 (text)

617-635-2726 (fax)

disability@boston.gov

File an ADA Grievance with Boston

How to file an Americans with Disabilities Act grievance about a City of Boston program or service

Printable ADA Grievance Form

Grievance form for submission by mail or in person

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Notice of the City of Boston non-discrimination policy

City of Boston ADA Transition Plan

Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan for the City of Boston

Effective Communication

The City of Boston accommodations for effective communication to participate equally in City of Boston programs

Request ADA Curb Ramp Install or Repair

Form to request a new curb ramp or repair of an existing curb ramp in Boston

I’m Looking For…

Transportation

Resources for those with disabilities who need transportation help.

Housing

Resources for people with disabilities looking for housing in Boston.

Employment

Employment resources for residents with disabilities

Language and Communications Access

American Sign Language and other language access in the City of Boston

How to appeal an accessible parking spot denial

You can appeal the City's decision if your application was denied.

Rules for the accessible space program

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

Public On-Street Accessible Parking Space Locations

A map of pubic On Street Accessible Parking Spaces in Boston

ACCESSIBLE VOTING

Request a ballot through the Accessible Electronic Voting System

Get Involved

Disability Commission Advisory Board

Boston Resident Listing Disability Survey

Reports and Publications

Watch us on Youtube

Events and Initiatives

Boston Brakes

Whereever you wheel, remember to yield

Architectural Access

The City of Boston Disability Commission architectural access team:

reviews building plans for accessibility
offers guidance to City of Boston departments on physical accessibility on City of Boston managed property, and
provides technical assistance on physical accessibility requirements in the state building code and Americans with Disabilities Act.

Our office reviews building plans that are before the Boston Planning and Development Agency, Public Improvement Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals. We also review applications for variance before the state Architectural Access Board.

Submitting an Architectural Access Board Variance

How to submit an architectural Access Board variance application to the City of Boston Disability Commission for review