Greenwich Disabilities Advocacy Committee - FSAC4PwD

01/25/2026

Dr. Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist who leads the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said a person’s right to refuse a vaccine outweighed concerns about illness or death from infectious diseases.

01/10/2026

Fix New York City's paratransit system

What if you could no longer ride NYC buses or subways and every car trip had to be scheduled at least a day in advance, with no spontaneity or flexibility allowed? Could you possibly take advantage…

01/09/2026

Have questions about accessible parking? Review our fact sheet for guidance about how many accessible parking spots are needed, what signage is required, maintenance needs, and more. https://adata.org/factsheet/parking

01/03/2026

Happy 2nd day of January 2026! Want to get the facts about some of the most common misconceptions about service animals? The ADA National Network often gets questions like whether service animals need to be certified and the differences between a service animal and an emotional support animal.

Check out our Service Animal Resource Hub to get the answers to these (and many more!) questions: https://adata.org/service-animal-resource-hub/misconceptions

12/27/2025

Bob Kafka was an organizer with ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today), a group which advocates for policy change to support people with disabilities.

12/20/2025

Do you know the two questions you’re allowed to ask in order to determine if an animal is a service animal and not a pet? To determine if an animal is a service animal, you may ask two questions:

1. Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?
2. What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

Learn more: https://adata.org/faq/how-can-i-tell-if-animal-really-service-animal-and-not-just-pet

12/10/2025

Wondering what the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is exactly? The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in many areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and many public and private places that are open to the general public. Check at our website to learn more: https://adata.org/learn-about-ada

12/09/2025

There’s still time to share your thoughts on the Greenwich–Stamford Multi-Use Path! 🚴‍♀️🚶‍♂️

We’re collecting community feedback through December 31, 2025, and your input will help guide next steps for this regional connection.

If you haven’t shared your comments yet, now is the perfect time. Every voice matters.

Learn more: https://www.greenwichct.gov/2560/Greenwich-Stamford-Multi-Use-Trail

12/09/2025

11/15/2025

Alice Wong, a writer and activist who was born with muscular dystrophy and who fought relentlessly for equal rights and access for people with disabilities, died on Friday. She was 51. https://nyti.ms/3LzOJaj