Greenwich Disabilities Advocacy Committee - FSAC4PwD

04/06/2026

In an act of civil disobedience in 1978, disabled protesters blocked Denver buses to demand wheelchair lifts. But before they could build a civil rights movement--they needed to go to court to win the right to be arrested.

People in wheelchairs surrounded and barricaded two city buses over the course of two days, demanding wheelchair lifts and chanting, "We will ride."

04/06/2026

Higher education is especially reliant on computers and phones, but accessibility for people with disabilities has often been forgotten. A new federal rule could change that.

04/02/2026

Earlier this week, the Town of Greenwich Department of Public Works had the opportunity to present at the New England Chapter APWA Spring Conference.

Commissioner Jim Michel led a session titled “Communication as Infrastructure: Building Trust and Efficiency in Public Works,” highlighting how strategic communication supports project delivery, strengthens public trust, and improves day-to-day operations in public works 💡

The presentation shared real-world examples from Greenwich DPW and introduced a communications toolkit designed to help other departments plan, organize, and evaluate their outreach efforts.

Thank you to the New England Chapter APWA for the opportunity to be part of this year’s conference and to connect with public works professionals from across the region 👏

03/31/2026

Adults in Connecticut with disabilities can be denied benefits if they score too highly on a single IQ test.

03/30/2026

Always worth repeating…..

📢 WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT VAN-ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES 📢

👨‍🦽 A van-accessible parking space has an access aisle (the striped area adjacent to the accessible parking space), which allows people who use wheelchairs, mobility devices, or scooters the room to transfer in and out of their vehicles.

👨‍🦼 The access aisle next to the parking space is NOT a parking area. It is illegal to park in any access aisle. You can receive a ticket and/or violation for doing so. This designated area provides the necessary room for someone in a wheelchair, mobility device, or scooter to extend a ramp or lift out the side of the van and still have room to maneuver. When this area is blocked, the person is unable to enter or leave their vehicle.

Greenwich Police Town of Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo
Greenwich Disabilities Advocacy Committee - FSAC4PwD

03/27/2026

U.S. Access Board Webinar: Connecting Corners: Curb Ramps, Blended Transitions, Accessibility and PROWAG Basics

The Great Lakes ADA Center offers this session as a self-paced webinars.This session has been approved for 1.5 contact hours for AIA HSW and Great Lakes ADA Center’s Certificate of Attendance. Due to the verification process, the criteria to earn Continuing Education credit requires that you view ...

03/27/2026

🚦 Safe Streets Greenwich – Share Your Feedback

There’s still time to review the draft Safety Action Plan and help shape the future of roadway safety in Greenwich.

The Department of Public Works is accepting public comments through the end of March. Whether or not you attended the public meeting, your input is important.

✔ Review the draft plan
✔ Submit your feedback online

Community feedback will help guide future safety improvements across Town.
Learn more and submit comments: https://www.greenwichct.gov/2862/Safe-Streets-Greenwich

03/24/2026

How the SAVE America Act Hurts Disabled Voters

Voting rights for disabled people should not be a partisan issue, writes Naomi Hess.

03/18/2026

The ADA National Network created a Service Animal Resource Hub is designed to answer all your questions about service animals and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! Check it out here: https://adata.org/service-animal-resource-hub

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

School building projects across Greenwich are approaching significant milestones, including the long-awaited start of construction at Old Greenwich School.

03/15/2026

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