News
July 28, 2010
Department of Justice issues new ADA Title II and Title III rules
The Department of Justice issued final rules amending their ADA Title II and III regulations including updated ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
July 26, 2010
Come Celebrate the 20 Year Anniversary of the ADA
'Save the Date' Come celebrate the 20 Year Anniversary of the ADA July 26, 2010 on the Boston Common starting at 12 Noon!
November 17, 2009
New England ADA Center Unveils New Findings on Community Colleges and Students with Disabilities
October 8, 2009
Accessible Parking Commercial
September 24, 2009
Public Invited to Comment on Proposed Changes to The ADA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 24, 2009
September 23, 2009
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
September 10, 2009
Senator Edward M Kennedy Champion of Disability Rights
Please watch these inspiring videos!
September 10, 2009
Americans with Disabilities Act Documentary Trailer
August 31, 2009
Meeting Ted Kennedy
August 28, 2009
Ted Kennedy Celebrated With Us
Ted Kennedy Celebrated the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act With
Us!
August 19, 2009
Disability Scholarships
A great number of scholarships exist for people with disabilities, ranging from financial aid for students with learning disabilities to scholarships for disabled veterans to grants for students with vision loss, hearing loss, and mobility impairments, among others.
August 13, 2009
A Tribute to Eunice Shriver on the 19th Year Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
We say goodbye to Eunice Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, during the 19 year anniversary of the ADA (American with Disabilities Act), a law that ensures the civil rights of people with disabilities. People with disabilities, advocates, family members of individuals with disabilities, disability leaders and legislators might reflect and say, historically, Special Olympics was another step leading toward the development of this landmark legislation.
August 12, 2009
Disability Community Reacts to the Passing of Eunuice Kennedy Shriver
August 3, 2009
US Signs UN CRPD
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States signed a U.N. convention on Thursday aimed at ensuring equal rights for the world's 650 million disabled people, a pact that the former Bush administration refused to endorse.
July 24, 2009
Barack Obama's Disabilities Agenda
The President will work to nurture a society that values the contributions of all of our citizens and residents, including the 54 million people in this country living with disabilities. While people with disabilities are integrated into society as never before, we must do more.
July 23, 2009
Stimulus Money and Tax Breaks Aid ADA Retrofitting
May 7, 2009
ADA Amendments Act 2008 Resources
April 26, 2009
The User’s Guide: Find a Federal Stimulus Design and Construction Project for Your Firm
The $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that was signed into law in February has just now begun releasing torrents of tax dollars into an economy plagued by frozen credit markets, consumer anxiety, and a deepening recession. In line with the AIA’s Rebuild and Renew government advocacy initiative, much of this funding is already being applied directly to the built environment as new construction projects, renovations, repairs, and sustainability upgrades, though an emphasis on “shovel ready” projects may limit some design opportunities. Even more is yet to come.
April 16, 2009
Accessibility is Required in Recovery
Accessibility is a required part of many American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects, and the New England ADA Center is here to help.
March 25, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the ADA: What you need to know
As part of the economic stimulus package, Congress passed and President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Funds are being distributed by Federal agencies to States and communities throughout the country to build, repair, and upgrade a wide range of facilities, systems, and programs.
March 25, 2009
Text of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, including changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008
January 26, 2009
Proposed ADA Regulations Withdrawn from OMB Review
September 25, 2008
President Bush Signed ADA Amendments Act Thursday Morning!
On Thursday, September 25, 2008, the President signed into law: S. 3406, the "ADA Amendments Act of 2008," which clarifies and broadens the definition of disability and expands the population eligible for protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Governor Deval Patrick's Personal Video Message!
