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Join us for the first ever Virtual Civic Engagement Info Session on Zoom, Tuesday September 30th from 6pm - 7:30pm. Learn of opportunities for civic engagement that people of all ages and abilities to participate. Register at the link below today! boston.gov/calendar/virtual-…

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"ADA 35 Boston is about recognizing the incredible progress that has been made 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 this week! boston.gov/ada35

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Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a heat emergency for the City of Boston through Friday, July 18, due to the weather forecasts. The heat index for this period of time is forecasted to range from 91 degrees to 97 degrees with little relief overnight. boston.gov/heat
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SAVE THE DATE- July 23, 2025 - ADA 35 Boston!!! Join us for ADA35 Boston - a march and rally to speak out for disability rights. #ADA35 Learn more at: boston.gov/calendar/ada-35-b…
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This is how to make the future accessible.
Members of the Mayor’s Youth Council recently met with our Construction Management team to learn how ADA compliant ramps & sidewalks are measured & installed. Hopefully, we inspired our next generation of PWD engineers! 🦺📏📐#NPWW
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Members of the Mayor’s Youth Council recently met with our Construction Management team to learn how ADA compliant ramps & sidewalks are measured & installed. Hopefully, we inspired our next generation of PWD engineers! 🦺📏📐#NPWW
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CITY OF BOSTON TO HOST ANNUAL DISABILITY COMMUNITY FORUM ON MAY 8, 2025 An opportunity for Boston's disability community to connect with City officials to provide feedback. Hybrid attendance options join in person or on Zoom. Register at boston.gov/disability-forum
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DO NOT park in a space reserved for people with disabilities UNLESS you have a disabled parking placard or disabled parking plate. It’s the courteous thing to do, and it’s the law. Know The Rules...Don't Abuse! #StopPlacardAbuse
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BPD Community Alert: Be Aware of Overdue Parking Ticket – Text Message Scam police.boston.gov/2025/01/04…

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Join us on Thursday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m. for the Carney Community Listening Session. Members of the public will have the opportunity to share comments. Register at boston.gov/carney. Written comments will be accepted through December 16.
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Having Issues at the Polls on Election Day?? Disability Law Center will have a hotline open on Election Day for voters with disabilities who are having problems voting anywhere in Massachusetts. Call our Hotline! 617-723-8455 (2024#) or 800-872-9992 (2024#)
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DO NOT park in a space reserved for people with disabilities UNLESS you have a disabled parking placard or disabled parking plate. It’s the courteous thing to do, and it’s the law. Know The Rules...Don't Abuse! #StopPlacardAbuse
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TOMORROW! Join us Wednesday October 30th from 5:30-7pm for our #NDEAM Wednesday Webinar, Know Your Employment Rights. boston.gov/calendar/workers-…

Workers with disabilities! Join us on October 30, 5:30-7 PM to learn about your rights on the job including: ➡️ How to decide to disclose disabilities. ➡️ How to request reasonable accommodations. ➡️What to do if your rights are denied. Register at boston.gov/labor-policy
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Workers with disabilities! Join us on October 30, 5:30-7 PM to learn about your rights on the job including: ➡️ How to decide to disclose disabilities. ➡️ How to request reasonable accommodations. ➡️What to do if your rights are denied. Register at boston.gov/labor-policy
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The City of Boston Disability Commission Advisory Board remote meeting will be held on October 30, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. To learn more about the public meeting and how to join please visit this link. boston.gov/public-notices/16…

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TODAY, Wednesday October 23rd please join us from 5:30-6:30pm for our #NDEAM Wednesday Webinar about Finding Accessible, Affordable, and Available Housing. Register and learn more at this link boston.gov/calendar/finding-…

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Disability Boston retweeted
DO NOT park in a space reserved for people with disabilities UNLESS you have a disabled parking placard or disabled parking plate. It’s the courteous thing to do, and it’s the law. Know The Rules...Don't Abuse! #StopPlacardAbuse
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We kickoff our #NDEAM Wednesday Webinars this week! Register now to attend the Pathways to City Employment for People with Disabilities this Wednesday October 9, 2024! REGISTER NOW: boston.gov/calendar/pathways…

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