Uber and Lyft are Hampering Wheelchair Accessibility
Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft have been on the rise since these first operated. While some people benefit from the operation of these companies, it actually harms others. One of those harmed people are persons with disabilities. In fact, Uber and Lyft are hampering the development of wheelchair accessibility in transportation. Uber and Lyft […]
Four Wheelchair Accessible Restaurants in Chicago You Should Visit
Chicago is the third most populous city in the United States. No doubt a city with this many people also houses countless commercial establishments. Among these are the city’s best restaurants. And as a wheelchair user, you should consider not only the quality and price of dishes in a restaurant but also how accessible it […]
July 27 Proclaimed as Denton Disability Rights Day
Denton, Texas — The City Council of Denton, in coordination with the ADA29 Disability Rights Rally organizers, officially announced July 29th as “Denton Disability Rights Day”. They made the proclamation last July 16 during a council meeting at the City Hall Council Chambers in Denton. Raising Awareness for Persons With Disabilities The Committee on Persons […]
Victory for People with Disabilities in NYC
The American With Disabilities Act (ADA), which was passed in 1990, will be implemented more strictly following the ruling of a federal judge last March 6, 2019. Bronx Independent Living Service sued the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in 2016 for their failure to make the Middletown Road subway station accessible to people with disabilities. The […]
