Making transportation accessible is key to making communities accessible. The US Government Transit Planning 4 All website provides information and resources for implementing accessible transportation in communities for elderly and disabled people.
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Section 255 and Section 251(a)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, require manufacturers of telecommunications equipment and providers of telecommunications services to ensure that such equipment and services are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities, if readily achievable. These amendments ensure that people with disabilities…
Rain beats on my head, a few degrees above making the drops snow. With the wind blowing off the lake, I may as well be standing in the middle of a blizzard … without the protective clothing because this downpour wasn’t predicted. Nor is my guide dog wearing her raincoat. She sits beside me, shivering…
In the US, businesses can take advantage of two tax incentives available to help cover costs of making access improvements for customers with disabilities: • A tax credit for small businesses who remove access barriers from their facilities, provide accessible services, or take other steps to improve accessibility for customers with disabilities • A tax…
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