The school year started with a ribbon cutting at the new William E. Carter School in Boston, Massachusetts, marking a groundbreaking step in disability inclusion. This Boston Public Schools location serves students ages 3 to 22 with significant, complex developmental and medical challenges. It embodies the belief that every student deserves an educational environment designed to unlock their full potential—to communicate, connect, and thrive, regardless of their abilities. Designing for this community offered a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students, faculty, and caregivers. The celebration was filled with excitement, gratitude, and pure joy as the students were officially welcomed into their new school. Boston’s Mayor Michelle Wu spoke, thanking the project partners and Carter community members for their collaboration. “We are beyond excited to welcome Carter students to this new, upgraded school building,” said the mayor. “Students thrive when they are supported with learning spaces that respond directly to their needs.” Congratulations to all involved in this milestone achievement, including Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), City of Boston Public Facilities Department, Boston Public Schools, and the Mayor’s Office—together, we made dreams a reality. First photo courtesy of Boston City TV | #BackToSchool #DisabilityInclusion
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Beautiful project! Congratulations!!
Patrick Cunningham, Grace Nugroho, Andrew Grote, Yanel de Angel and team - what a beautiful project! Congratulations! 👏👏👏
Beautiful team pic
Nobody told me I had a school?
It turned out beautifully! Congratulations!
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1wBeautifully done, Perkins&Will this is what inclusive design in action looks like. Designing for the most complex needs often creates the most universal impact. When a space empowers every student, regardless of ability, it becomes more than architecture; it becomes advocacy. The new Carter School is a reminder that accessibility isn’t a feature to be added: it’s a philosophy to be built around. ✅ Follow Scott Hartkopf for C-Suite insights on Architecture, design, AI, strategy, and the future of intelligent business.