July 26 will be the 35th year since Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed. To commemorate this milestone, MTA Accessibility is hosting, attending, and participating in various events throughout the month of July. We hope you’ll join us! We look forward to celebrating ADA 35 and collaborating with you!
Stay tuned for more updates over the next few weeks as more events are added! And, if you have an event that you think would be a good opportunity to collaborate with MTA Accessibility, please email us at accessibility@mtahq.org or fill out this form.
Read on for a list of events and some recent accessibility updates from the MTA!
Upcoming events
Pathways to Access: MTA and the ADA
Hosted by New York Transit Museum (NYTM) and MTA Accessibility
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: NYU CUSP Building in Downtown Brooklyn and livestreamed via Zoom
370 Jay Street, Room 1201
Learn more and register for Pathways to Access, in-person or via Zoom.
In celebration of the 35 years since the passage of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), MTA leadership and the New York Transit Museum will discuss the newest accessibility enhancements in the city’s transit system and the strides made to advance accessibility for all. Join us to learn about the history of MTA accessibility, as well as key initiatives such as street-to-platform elevators, modern accessible fare gates, and enhanced digital communication tools.
Moderated by Amy Boyle, Assistant Deputy Director, Education and Public Programs at the New York Transit Museum, this panel discussion includes Quemuel Arroyo, Chief Accessibility Officer and Senior Advisor to the Chair; Shanifah Rieara, Chief Customer Officer and Senior Advisor to the Chair; and Steven Loehr, Deputy Chief Development Officer.
