Architectural Access Board (AAB)

The Architectural Access Board (AAB) develops and enforces regulations designed to make public buildings accessible to, functional for, and safe for use by persons with disabilities.

Architectural Access Board

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Variance Process 
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Complaint Process 
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Architectural Access Board Meetings 
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521 CMR 
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Contact Us

Address

1000 Washington Street, Suite 710, Boston , MA 02118
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Phone

617-727-0660

Online

William Joyce, Executive Director william.joyce@mass.gov
Karen Brann, Program Coordinator karen.brann@mass.gov

Fax

617-979-5459
Chairperson and Designee from the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

Walter White

Vice-Chairperson

Jane Hardin

  • Board Member

    Andrew Bedar

  • Designee from the Massachusetts Office on Disability

    Jeffery Dougan

  • Designee from the Department on Elder Affairs

    Raymond Glazier

  • Board Member

    Dawn Guarriello

  • Board Member

    David Johnson

  • Board Member

    Patricia Mendez

  • Board Member

    Harold Rhodes

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Architectural Access Board Variance Process  Architectural Access Board Meetings  Architectural Access Board Complaint Process 

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AAB Rules and Regulations  AAB Forms and Applications  Other Architectural Access Board Services 

Recent news & announcements

News

Proposed Update to 521 CMR 

2/13/2018 Architectural Access Board

News

AAB Corona Virus Update - Electronic Submission of Variance Applications & Remote Meetings 

3/18/2020 Architectural Access Board

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