July 26 will mark the 35th year since the 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!
Upcoming MTA events
Pathways to Access: MTA and the ADA
Hosted by the New York Transit Museum and MTA Accessibility
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Time: 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location: NYU CUSP Building in Downtown Brooklyn (370 Jay Street, Room 1201) and Zoom
Learn more and register for Pathways to Access, in-person or via Zoom.
Lunch and Learn: Accessibility, Technology, and Transit in the New York Metropolitan Region
Panel with MTA Accessibility, the Port Authority of NY & NJ, the NYC Department of Transportation, and the Partnership for NYC
Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Online Event via Zoom
Register to attend this event online.
Join us for a lunch and learn panel with MTA Accessibility, the Port Authority of NY & NJ, the NYC Department of Transportation, and the Partnership for NYC discussing how technological innovations have impacted accessible travel and how New York City regional transit agencies have approached the use of these new technologies.
A publicly available recording will be available after the event. Attendees must register for the event. ASL and captions will be provided. If additional accommodations are needed, please contact accessibility@mtahq.com by July 15.
Other upcoming events
Disability Unite Festival
Hosted by Disability Unite
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Time: 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park and online
Learn more about the event and how to attend in-person or online.
Join the MTA Accessibility Team at this year's Disability Unite Festival! The following information is from Disability Unite:
Celebrate Disability Pride at Disability Unite Festival 2025! Come together with friends and family virtually on this website, or in-person at the Central Park Naumburg Bandshell in New York City to celebrate community, and commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For virtual participants, the Disability Unite Festival will be livestreamed and continue to be offered on this website with all access accommodations for those unable to travel or not located in NYC.
Navigate NYC with Confidence: An Info Session on Accessible Transportation
Hosted by NYC Department of Transportation
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Online event
Register to attend on Eventbrite.
Join the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) for an online session for older adults and people with disabilities. Hear from key transportation agencies, learn about new accessibility programs, and get tips and tools to help you get around more easily.
Whether you're a regular transit rider, a caregiver, or just getting started, this session will give you helpful information to support your travel in the Greater NYC area.