Stacy Hart, an ADA Trainer, Information and Outreach Specialist for IHCD’s New England ADA Center.  Stacy sees her work as a continuation of making our communities more accessible and inclusive of everyone. Previously at Boston Center for Independent Living, Stacy worked with youth and adults with disabilities from diverse backgrounds achieve their education and independent living goals.  She specialized in explaining the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), helping parents through the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process, and assisted with transition services for high school students.

Transition age youth hold a special place in her heart because successful transition from high school to college and or employment is critical to increasing an individual’s independence.  As such, Stacy has worked to increase employment opportunities for young people with disabilities as well as guiding individuals through the maze of benefits, helping people to navigate the intersection of those benefits and employment.

Originally from Kansas (Kansas State motto, “To the stars through difficulty”), Stacy moved to Boston and received a master’s degree in organizational and corporate communications from Emerson College.  She was also selected as one of AAPD's Fred Fay Young Leaders and has participated in various NCIL and APRIL projects.  In her free time, Stacy enjoys reading, films, travel, and outdoor activity, especially with her dog, Diesel.