Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)

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Independent state agency that enforces MA anti-discrimination laws in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit & lending, and higher education admissions.

Stack of papers with MCAD seal and "Press Statement" as header. July 31, 2026 "Massachusetts Continues to Protect Individuals with Disabilities Who Need Assistance Animals in Housing"
Know Your Rights. Free Virtual Training | 10/1 @ 6:30PM. Register at https://bit.ly/Register-KYR. moving cartoon image of four people on a Zoom call.
1965 Freedom Rally Pamphlet. Agenda and speaker profiles.
In Massachusetts, everyone has the right to equal opportunity in housing.
March 26, 2025 Press Release. MCAD SECURES SETTLEMENT FOR COMMISSION-INITIATED COMPLAINT AGAINST DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING. Pull quote from MCAD Chairwoman Sunila Thomas George, "By securing this agreement, we are sending a clear message that denying reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities will not be tolerated in Massachusetts." Light blue faded background with MCAD logo.
Free Virtual "Know Your Rights" Training. Wednesday, March 12 from 6:00-7:30PM. learn the basics of Massachusetts anti-discrimination laws in employment, housing, & public place. Register at bit.ly/MCADTraining
Decision of the hearing officer. MCAD and Quiana Ferfuson (complainants) v. D House Project LLC and Darren W. Graham (respondents). Gray side panel with MCAD seal in bottom left corner.
The MCAD is open and remains committed to upholding the Commonwealth's anti-discrimination laws, which provide stronger protections than federal law for workers, residents, and visitors of the Commonwealth. These protections include prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation, regardless of any changes to federal protections. MCAD seal in lower left corner with MCAD website: mass.gov/mcad