Snow removal and accessibility in Massachusetts
From Mass Office on Disability (MOD)
Standards for accessibility, who’s responsible for removing snow, and how to get help
Under federal, state, and local laws and regulations, homes, businesses, and public rights of way are required to be accessible to people with disabilities. Snow can create barriers to this accessibility.
The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) can provide information and guidance about your disability-related legal rights and obligations after snowfall.
MOD has provided information on:
- How disability rights laws and regulations apply to snow removal,
- What to do if you’re facing a disability-related barrier in meeting your legal obligations, and
- Best options for resolving snow-related accessibility issues
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