September Lunch & Learn - Accessibility in Municipal Government (9 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Our September monthly lunch and learn webinar is coming up on Wednesday, September 9th at noon. Join us for an informative discussion on accessibility in municipal government, covering physical, digital, and programmatic access for residents with disabilities. We will hear from the following panelists:

Ann E. Lynch, Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection and Civil Rights Divisions at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office
Jeffrey Dougan, Assistant Director for Community Services at the Massachusetts Office on Disability
Adam Gojanovich, Accessibility Training Coordinator for the Accessibility Center for Consulting, Education and Support Services (ACCESS)

The webinar will provide an overview of the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (AAB) and explain municipalities' responsibilities under 521 CMR, including common accessibility violations and the importance of maintaining accessible routes during snow and ice conditions. The session will also explore evolving federal requirements for digital accessibility, highlighting what public entities need to know, key content areas that require attention, and best practices for compliance. In addition, attendees will learn practical strategies for responding to requests for reasonable accommodations, with a focus on ensuring inclusive participation in open meetings, town meetings, and other public programs and services.

This session is designed for municipal counsel, officials, and staff seeking to better understand their accessibility obligations and promote equitable access for all community members.

If you have particular questions that you want addressed, please send them to Jim Lampke at james.lampke@lampkelaw.com and he will pass them along.

MMLA 2026 Annual Conference (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Save the date for MMLA's 2026 Annual Conference. This year we are returning to the South Coast to the "Whaling City" of New Bedford on Thursday and Friday, October 1 and 2, 2026. The conference will be at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in historic downtown New Bedford on the waterfront, with our programming events taking place at the adjoining Waypoint Event Center. Arrive early and stay late as there is lots of stuff to do and sights to see in the area, including the Whaling Museum and the Whaling National Historic Park.

Registration, room reservation details and program information to be announced.

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September Lunch & Learn - Accessibility in Municipal Government (9 Sep 2026)

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