Buildings should be accessible to every human being. The Access Committee advocates for equity and socially sustainable, universal design. We work hard to ensure building regulations and codes maximize accessibility.

Chairs

Tim Houde AIA / [email protected]
J George / [email protected]

When Compliance = Complacency—Design Above and Beyond Minimum Codes

February 15, 2022

IHCD's Accessibility in Multifamily Housing in Massachusetts: Design Requirements

October 26, 2021

IHCD's Accessibility in Multifamily Housing in Massachusetts: Scoping

October 19, 2021

Regulatory Updates in Multi-Family Housing

March 17, 2021

Meeting MAAB and ADA Standards in Alterations and Additions

January 21, 2021

When "Disabled" Means "Disenfranchised"—Accessibility and American Elections

December 18, 2020

Shared Streets, Healthy Spaces: An Initial Assessment

October 27, 2020

Snow Kreilich Architects and the Residences of St. Paul

September 23, 2020

past Events

April 16, 2025

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Accessory Dwelling Units: New Rules and Design Basics (Virtual)

October 16, 2024

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Placemaking Network & Access Committee: View Boston Prudential Sunset Tour (In-Person)

August 12, 2024

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Access & Residential Design Committees: Creating an Equitable Housing Market: Universal Design in the Private Sector (Virtual)

March 14, 2023

5:15 PM – 6:45 PM

Design for Aging: Designing Universally and for deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing (Virtual)

January 25, 2023

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Access Committee: Co-Designing the T (In-Person Session + Tour)

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