SCIboston is proud to be a partner in ADA35 Boston, a special event honoring the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark law protects people with disabilities from discrimination in employment, government, public spaces, transportation, and more.
Celebrating the ADA anniversary is more than just marking a milestone—it’s a tribute to the advocates who paved the way, a recognition of the progress we’ve made, and a reminder of the work still ahead. We must continue to advocate for disability rights and ensure that the ADA—and other critical protections—are upheld and strengthened. Now more than ever, it’s vital to raise our voices, demand equality, and keep pushing for a more inclusive world.
Join us as we come together with nearly 50 other organizations to recognize this important anniversary and recommit to the fight for justice and accessibility for all.
Event Schedule:
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: People Gather at City Hall Plaza
12:00 – 12:30 pm: Disability Flag Raising on Boston City Hall Plaza
12:30 – 1:30 pm: March and Roll to The Embrace on Boston Common (half a mile distance)
1:45 - 2:30 pm: Rally at the Embrace Monument
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Other Logistical Notes:
The march route is approximately half a mile long. View the march route here.
The drop-off location for The RIDE at City Hall Plaza is 5 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02203. The pick-up location for The RIDE at The Embrace is 139 Tremont St. You can also pick an address along West Street, which will be fully open to vehicles during the entire day.
Two cooling buses will be available on Tremont Street near West Street, adjacent to The Embrace. Accessible porta potties will be on the Boston Common near The Embrace. Ambulance/medical care will be available on the Boston Common.
Everyone is welcome – please bring your friends, family, neighbors, and fellow advocates – and spread the word! We know it can be difficult to attend an in-person event, but it is important for us to show up and demonstrate that disability rights are worth fighting for! Feel free to join us for as much of the event you are able to attend.
Registration for ADA35 Boston is encouraged, but not required. There will be free SCIboston swag to those who also RSVP to SCIboston by emailing Vita, at vita@sciboston.org!
Want to march with others? A group from SCIboston will gather in front of the Government Center MBTA station at 11:45 AM. Bring a sign and a friend! If you’d like a sign made by SCIboston to carry during the march, just let us know when you RSVP.
This is a rain-or-shine, outdoor event. Please come prepared to be outside. The entire route will be wheelchair accessible. Cooling buses, water-bottle refill stations, and accessible portable bathrooms will be available. ASL and CART will be provided. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodations are available at no cost. If needed, please contact Andrea Patton at andrea.patton@boston.gov or call 617-635-3682.
Flyer Alt. Text: Disability Rights are worth Fighting for! ADA35 Boston and SCIboston Advocacy on July 23rd, 2025. 12:00 pm: Flag Raising on City Hall Plaza, 12:30 pm: March and Roll to Boston Common, 1:00 pm: Rally at the Embrace Monument. Learn more at: www.boston.gov/ADA35. SCIboston is proud to be a partner in ADA35 Boston, a community celebration honoring the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Bring your friends, family, neightbors, and fellow advocates! Free SCIboston swag for those who RSVP to vita@sciboston.org. Registration (optional but encouraged): www.boston.gov/ADA35. This is a rain or shine, outdoor event. Accommodations include: Cooling buses, water-bottle refill stations, accessible portable bathrooms, ASL and CART. For additional interpretation or disability accommodations please contact andrea.patton@boston.gov or call 617-635-3682.