Posts filed under: physical accessibility

Aug. 15
Los Angeles Times
Paul K. Longmore dies at 64; leading disability scholar and activist
Unable to use his hands because of a childhood bout with polio, Paul K. Longmore wrote his first book by punching a keyboard with a pen he held in his mouth. It took him 10 years, and when he was done, he burned a copy in front of the Federal Building downtown.
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Filed Under: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), K-12, Social Security, education, employment, higher education, long-term care, physical accessibility, physical disability, profile, public policy

Aug. 12
Helena (Mont.) Independent Record
Americans with Disabilities Act: City seeks full compliance
The city of Helena is planning to begin work next year on at least one project aimed at addressing accessibility concerns in the downtown area.
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Filed Under: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), physical accessibility, public policy

June 19
The Washington Post
Philip Kennicott on Michael Graves's 'Revealing Culture' exhibit
In February 2003, architect Michael Graves came down with what he thought was a cold. After a long and frigid site visit to one of his projects, it got worse. A spinal infection was ravaging his body and left him paralyzed. He now uses a wheelchair.
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Filed Under: arts, physical accessibility, profile

June 17
Claims Journal
Rule Extends Disability Protections to Passenger Ships and Boats
Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today announced the first federal rule to specifically provide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protections to people with disabilities who travel on boats and ships. The action comes as the 20th anniversary of the ADA approaches on July 26.
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Filed Under: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), physical accessibility, public policy

June 15
The Orange County (Calif.) Register
Lawsuit: Angels' home lacks wheelchair seats
A Los Angeles man who relies on a wheelchair for mobility has filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that his rights were violated at Angel Stadium because he could not access a seat on the stadium's club level.
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Filed Under: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), physical accessibility, public policy, recreation

June 5
KOMO-TV (Seattle)
Anchor Fest Accessible For All
From crispy delights, to thrills, to entertainment, and now ramps and sidewalk trenches keeping cords out of the way.
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Filed Under: disability awareness, physical accessibility

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