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Is Boston’s use of concurrent signals putting pedestrians at risk?
A third of Boston intersections let pedestrians in crosswalks cross at the same time as traffic. -
Boston Housing Authority faces ‘rare’ fine from state board after years of elevator issues
Disability advocate Michael Muehe says the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board only issues fines in “the most egregious cases.” -
UPDATE: Nike puts up new sign on Newbury Street after removing controversial one
Local runners and disabled athletes said the sign outside the company's store was offensive. -
Bob Hall, Boston Marathon’s first official wheelchair champion, dies at 74
Before 1975, the Marathon had no wheelchair division. Hall went on to pioneer the model of wheelchairs used by athletes in the decades ahead. -
Disability groups sue Worcester, alleging ADA violations in 911 responses
Disability advocates say while EMTs respond to physical health problems, armed officers respond to mental health crises. -
‘Surreal’: Cape Cod wheelchair curler will compete for US medal at Paralympics
Paralympic athlete Sean O’Neill started playing “chess on ice” four years ago in Falmouth. -
A long journey home: Hundreds of disabled people have new homes thanks to court settlement
“I’m doing a lot better," says one man who is now living in the community. -
Despite nearly $200K in fines, many Boston sidewalks remain blocked with snow
Creating safe paths on Boston sidewalks in wake of the Jan. 26 storm has been a “Sisyphean task” as freezing temperatures persist. -
‘Much, much better’: Disabled MBTA riders see a new T 20 years after suing for change
Plaintiffs took the Boston-area transit authority to court decades ago. Now, the MBTA has met nearly all of the settlement’s 200 requirements. -
Thanksgiving potluck celebrates bond between immigrant workers and people with disabilities
Staff at the Guild for Human Services come from more than 40 different countries.
