Greenwich Disabilities Advocacy Committee - FSAC4PwD

03/06/2026

Did you know that the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to both public and private transportation providers? Want to learn more? Our fact sheet on the ADA and Accessible Ground Transportation is the perfect place to start. Visit our page for additional details about requirements and enforcement: https://adata.org/factsheet/ADA-accessible-transportation

03/04/2026

March is Women’s History Month.

Disabled women have shaped history, advanced civil rights, challenged artistic norms and transformed how we understand disability.

From Judy Heumann’s leadership in the disability rights movement to Harriet Tubman’s abolitionist legacy, from Frida Kahlo’s groundbreaking art to Alice Wong’s impact on disability storytelling and advocacy, their contributions continue to influence generations.

Representation matters. History includes disabled women. Who else would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments.

Image description: Graphic titled “Disabled Women Who Shaped History” with NDI logo in the top right corner. The slide features four women with brief biographies and photos: Judy Heumann (1947–2023), disability rights activist and wheelchair user who helped lead the 504 Sit-in and advance the Americans with Disabilities Act; Harriet Tubman (c. 1822–1913), abolitionist and political activist who sustained a traumatic brain injury and likely lived with epilepsy; Frida Kahlo (1907–1954), Mexican painter who lived with chronic pain and mobility impairments; and Alice Wong (1974–2025), disability rights activist with spinal muscular atrophy and founder of the Disability Visibility Project. Portrait images of each woman appear below their biographies.

02/25/2026

What happens when someone believes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was violated? Several federal agencies enforce the ADA. The agency responsible for responding to a complaint depends on which title of the ADA applies. Read this factsheet that outlines which federal agencies enforce different parts of the ADA here: https://adata.org/enforcing-the-ADA

02/22/2026

The Kelsey, a nonprofit focused on affordable, disability-focused housing, opened a building in San Jose, Calif. two years ago. Now, it’s taking its model national.

An Accessible Housing Model Built to Be Scaled

The Kelsey, a nonprofit focused on affordable, disability-focused housing, opened a building in San Jose, Calif. two years ago. Now, it’s taking its model national.

02/21/2026

🐾 Is That a Service Animal? What Rights Apply Where 🦮

Service animals are one of the most frequently asked-about topics at the Northeast ADA Center—and it’s easy to see why. It can be confusing for individuals with disabilities, businesses, transit providers, and the public to know what rights a person with a disability has under which law, in which places, and what’s required.

Join us for a FREE webinar on March 3rd at 1:00 PM ET where we’ll break it all down in clear, practical terms.

Whether you're navigating your own rights or supporting your organization or business in staying compliant, this session will help you better understand what applies—and where.

📅 March 3rd | 1:00 PM ET
💻 Free to attend
👉 Link to register: https://events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/11377/register

02/21/2026

How the US Department of Education has turned civil rights enforcement into a discriminatory tool

This is part of the “Why we have and need a US Department of Education” series, which seeks to examine the role of the U.S. Department of Education at a time when the president of the United States has called for the Department’s demise. It considers what the Department does to shape education...

02/19/2026

How does the ADA apply to accessible parking for businesses or non-profit organizations at leased facilities? That’s a great question! You can double-check your knowledge by visiting our FAQ page here: https://adata.org/faq/if-i-am-leasing-space-building-owner-and-building-does-not-have-enough-parking-spaces-be

02/13/2026

WFSB recently reported on distressing incidents of rideshare drivers – Lyft, in this case – turning away passengers traveling with service animals. Service animals are essential for many people with disabilities, and the ADA requires that they be allowed in public spaces, which includes public transportation, taxis, and rideshare cars. Check out the article here: https://tinyurl.com/479eskrm

If you’re interested in gaining a better understanding of the rights of people with service animals, the Northeast ADA Center will be offering a free webinar, ‘Is That a Service Animal?’ on Tuesday, March 3, at 1 pm. Learn more and register at https://tinyurl.com/yv7ttmvj

02/04/2026

01/31/2026

This is an upcoming free information session at Greenwich Library regarding in town transportation services, might be helpful information for someone here that may not know their options Tues March 3rd 6pm-7:30pm.

The provision of safe, reliable and accessible transportation remains a top concern for older adults, caregivers, and the communities in which they live. Accessible transportation...