- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/12/25
- 02/13/2025
- 106 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Disability Commission Advisory Board meeting involved discussions on the impact of federal executive orders on disability rights, updates to city development processes, and initiatives for community engagement. Concerns about federal changes overshadowed other topics, as board members deliberated on how local efforts might be affected by shifting national policies.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 1/8/25
- 01/09/2025
- 102 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Disability Commission Advisory Board meeting centered on discussions about accessibility projects in Franklin Park and the controversy surrounding HearView AI’s pricing of augmented reality smart glasses for the deaf community.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 12/11/24
- 12/12/2024
- 114 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In its final meeting of 2024, the Boston Disability Commission Advisory Board addressed topics ranging from job opportunities for youth with disabilities to accessibility improvements and policy changes affecting personal care attendants.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 10/30/24
- 10/31/2024
- 117 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Boston Disability Commission Advisory Board engaged in a thorough discussion about the necessity of improving bus stop management to enhance accessibility and equity across the city. The board considered a proposal to create a full-time bus stop manager role to address inconsistencies in bus stop conditions and services, which are critical for serving Boston’s diverse transit users, including those with disabilities.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 9/18/24
- 09/20/2024
- 117 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Boston Disability Commission Advisory Board, discussions focused on transportation improvements for students with disabilities and heightened civic engagement efforts. The board addressed legislative changes, upcoming events, and the necessity for accessible digital communication.