Greenwich Disabilities Advocacy Committee - FSAC4PwD

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...

01/30/2026

Renovating had always been an idea, somewhere on the back burner, for the Helen Keller National Center.

A Room Designed to Be Touched

How texture, and Barbara Walters, unlocked a renovation at the Helen Keller National Center.

01/30/2026

As winter weather continues, residents are reminded of their responsibility to help keep our community safe and accessible.

• Property owners must clear snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to their property, with special attention to sidewalks surrounding schools to ensure children have a safe path when walking to and from school.

• Vehicles are still required to be moved at least once every 24 hours to allow for effective snow removal.

• Any vehicle parked on a clearly posted Snow Removal Route may be ticketed and/or towed.

• Residents and plow contractors are reminded that pushing, blowing, or shoveling snow from driveways or parking lots into town roadways is prohibited. This practice creates hazardous conditions for motorists and pedestrians and is a violation of town ordinance.

• If you observe an uncleared sidewalk in front of a home or business, please report it by calling the Greenwich Police Department non-emergency line at 203-622-8006.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to keep Greenwich safe during winter conditions.

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…