MOD reports record grant interest; commission notes trainings and open office hours

Oct 14, 2025

Members heard that the Massachusetts Office on Disability reported 197 applications from 143 municipalities requesting $21 million for the ADA Improvement Grant and were reminded of MOD open office hours and upcoming training options including a Needham event on Nov. 4.

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Ruth McGrath reported updates from the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD): the ADA Improvement Grant received 197 applications from 143 municipalities requesting $21 million, and MOD will notify grant recipients by the end of October. Members also noted MOD offers Zoom open office hours on the third Friday of each month (10–11 a.m.) for ADA coordinators and various training opportunities.

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