New England ADA Center

On August 31, 2026, the New England ADA Center finished this grant cycle. We are awaiting and hoping a new grant cycle will start on October 1, 2026. If you have an urgent ADA question, please contact [email protected].

Tomorrow (Tuesday, August 25), the Institute for Human Centered Design is hosting The People AI Fails to See, a timely conversation about what it means to design truly inclusive technology in the age of AI.

Jamaal Digital Davis will explore how AI, data, and design decisions can unintentionally exclude people, and how to move toward more meaningful, human-centered inclusion.

Join virtually from 12:00–2:00 PM ET: https://ow.ly/bps650ZESAf

The People AI Fails to See Intersectional Invisibility as a Test for Inclusive Design: Disability, race, gender, neurodivergence, and the limits of compliance

Thank you to the Boston Disabilities Commission for another wonderful ADA Day celebration on July 15!

We were glad to be in attendance, sharing information about the ADA, accessibility, and the resources available across New England and beyond. It was inspiring to see so many organizations, advocates, and community members come together, and to hear Mayor Michelle Wu recognize the continued importance of advancing access and inclusion for all.

🎉 Celebrate the 36th anniversary of the ADA with the Boston Disabilities Commission’s at their annual ADA Day Celebration!

Join the community tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15, from 12p-2pm at Copley Square Park for speakers, music, food, and a disability resource fair featuring more than 30 local organizations.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged, but not required: https://ow.ly/ubzu50ZnsmN

A simple design change made a big difference. After learning that skateboarding deterrents on handrails violate ADA requirements, an architect updated both his project plans and company guidelines to help keep public spaces accessible for all: https://ow.ly/F1HC50Zc3F6

Is your facility truly accessible?

Our ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities is a practical, user-friendly tool to help you identify barriers in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your compliance efforts, this checklist makes it easier to take meaningful action. Available in English and Spanish on our website: https://newenglandada.org/tools-topics/the-ada-checklist-for-existing-facilities

While you’re there, be sure to explore our other tools and resources designed to support and .

Looking to better understand disability rights in housing?

Our Fair Housing Act, Section 504, and ADA course covers reasonable accommodations, reasonable modifications, documentation, and what housing providers can and cannot require. It’s practical, clear, and designed to help you navigate real-world situations.

Available in both English and Spanish on our website. While you’re there, be sure to explore our other course offerings as well: https://ow.ly/imUl50YCQz1

Our March newsletter is out! If it didn’t land in your inbox, you can read it online. This issue includes upcoming trainings and events, new stories, and important updates.

You can read the latest issue and browse past newsletters here: https://newenglandada.org/newsletters

Want a clearer understanding of the ADA and employment? Our ADA & Employment (Title I) web course covers rights and responsibilities, reasonable accommodations, hiring do’s and don’ts, confidentiality, performance and safety issues, and the complaint process.

Available in English and Spanish, about 2.5 hours, and approved for 2.5 CRCC credits. Be sure to explore our other web courses while you’re on our website: https://ow.ly/wNaE50YwR9w

We are thrilled to announce the release of the ADA National Network’s “ADA Mini-Unit for High School Educators: Rights, Responsibilities, and the Reasons They Matter.” It is a collection of resources to give educators tools, including a PowerPoint presentation, to teach youth about the basics of the ADA. Check it out: https://adata.org/educators-mini-unit