H.2291/S.1553: Building a More Accessible Massachusetts and Expanding the Availability of Adaptable Housing for People With Disabilities and Seniors

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Written By Emily Combs

Sponsors: Reps. Christine Barber, Michael Moran, Sen. Michael Moore

Status Update: Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

This bill ensures more accessible housing units and workplaces are available in the state by bringing such buildings under the purview of the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (AAB) when newly built or when major renovations take place.

For more information, contact Charlie Carr at charlescarr@dpcma.org or 978-361-6682.

Emily Combs

Lead Designer, HALO 22

Emily began her career by creating custom blog designs in the early 2000s. Since then, she’s received a BFA in Graphic Design, and gained over a decade of experience on projects for screen, print, and brands. When she isn’t designing, you’ll find her reading sci-fi/fantasy novels, baking chocolatey desserts, and hanging out with her cats.

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