FCC Schedules Nov 6 Broadband Field Hearing Oct 10, 2009
Meeting Will Address Disability Access Issues ... The hearing will deal with disability access issues and will be hosted by commissioner Michael Copps, who has long been an outspoken advocate for closed-captioning and other communications access issues ... The FCC is also holding a staff workshop on disability access issues Oct. 20. (Multichannel News)
Disability access 'still failing' Sep 21, 2009
Disability access 'still failing. Kay Jenkins was one of the mystery shoppers used to test services. (BBC News -- UK)
Kiwanis participates in Texas Ramps Sep 10, 2009
Karen Ellis, left, and David Krueger, members of the Taylor Kiwanis Club, help install hand railing at a Taylor residence as part of the Texas Ramp Project, a statewide organization that helps provide disability access equipment to the needy ... A local resident is now able to more easily gain access to her front door after the Taylor Kiwanis Club installed a set of handrails with the help of the Texas Ramp Project, a statewide non-profit that seeks to help improve disability access. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Board officer gave uncle contract Sep 10, 2009
In April the Audit Office said that the BELB paid 80,000 to contractors for disability access work in Whitewell and Oldpark libraries. The work was never started. (BBC News -- UK)
Mattoon nears end of 2009 sidewalk work Aug 27, 2009
This is designed to create walking routes with disability access compliance in all four corners of the city through 2011. This only replaces walk sections in need of repair along the designated routes, not the entire length of walks. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Dunwoody starts job training for disabled Aug 22, 2009
Dunwoody, Opportunity Partners seek stimulus funds for disability access - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal ... Dunwoody, Opportunity Partners seek stimulus funds for disability access. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
W-class trams trundling into history Aug 18, 2009
Some passengers, particularly the elderly, find them difficult to board and there are significant problems for disability access,'' she said. Under the current contract to run Melbourne's privatised tram system, 53 W-class trams were to be in service. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Lake Land Floral makes a move Aug 9, 2009
White plans to make other changes this summer, including a wildflower garden toward the rear and a disability access ramp in front. Flowerboxes already grace the front of the business. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
open for bid Aug 8, 2009
Project involves constructing and/or renovating comfort stations, picnic sites and camp sites to comply with disability access requirements. Deadline: Aug. 17. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
UH center to incorporate gender tolerance policy Jul 29, 2009
It has the support of the UH Commission on the Status of Women, the UH Commission on Disability Access, the UH-Manoa Commission on Diversity and the Council of Senior Student Affairs Officers ... It has the support of the UH Commission on the Status of Women, the UH Commission on Disability Access, the UH-Manoa Commission on Diversity and the Council of Senior Student Affairs Officers. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Marisols Maze Jun 18, 2009
She credited the Disability Access Commission in Burlington for providing a good portion of the funds for a wheelchair pad in one corner of the playground that will allow the children to be wheeled right up to the playground equipment designed for them. The vision we have for the playground is for the whole thing to be handicap accessible, she said. (Burlington Union, MA)
At Your Library: What does disability mean to you? May 29, 2009
JAM Specialists Inc./Cape Cod Disability Access Directory is the creator and sponsor of the Poster Project ... All winners will be published in both the 2009-10 Cape Cod Disability Access Directory (copies of which will soon be available free at many Cape locations including the Brooks Free Library) & the Cape Cod Disability Access Calendar ... For more information about the Cape Cod Youth Disability Poster Project, the Cape Cod Disability Access Directory, or to order a calendar visit www. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
WFEE Grants Recommendations: Professional Development and Education Grants for 2009-10 School Year May 17, 2009
Kids on the Block Autism Curriculum and Puppets, Disability Access Commission, Linda Stapp, Cara Falconi, All Elementary and WHS, $2,659. This grant would fund the purchase of a curriculum to support autism awareness and aid the inclusion of children with autism. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
REPORTERS NOTEBOOK: Equality, work plan in the works, and local Swine Flu alert considers worst-case scenario May 2, 2009
Jean Batty, chairwoman of the Disability Access Commission has been leading the charge on many of the town s efforts. We have a lot of work to do, but it s exciting that we started the process, said Batty, in an address to Town Meeting. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Crandon school to receive $409,971 through recovery act May 1, 2009
Money can be used to refurbish roofs, electrical systems, plumbing, lighting, windows, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, increase energy efficiency, update compliance with fire, health, and safety codes, increase disability access and other improvements. We are investing this money in people our students, the teachers who work hard to educate our children, the construction workers who will rebuild our schools and the working families who are trying to put their children through... (Forest Republican, WI)
School Committee notes Apr 8, 2009
The Disability Access Commission also donated funds for the handicapped accessible play area installed last fall and the pathway down to that area to bring it up to standards. $10,000 was netted with the sale of 200 bricks for the Commemorative Brick Maze, which will be designed and installed by students from Shawsheen Valley Regional Technical High School. (Burlington Union, MA)
Accessibility serves tourism Apr 6, 2009
At a time when demand for disability access is growing, the existence of Wai's agency is threatened by budget cuts. A House budget proposal recommends that the state end three programs, including hers, which is part of the Department of Health. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Finance chief scrambles to restore disability board Apr 5, 2009
The board coordinates state compliance with state, federal and county disability access and civil rights laws affecting people with disabilities ... " The board coordinates state compliance with state, federal and county disability access and civil rights laws affecting people with disabilities. Says its plan of action, "While people with disabilities, approximately 20 percent of our population, are the beneficiaries of the board's work, many of our activities are directed to other entities and... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Disabled worried about access in blitz of fed stim money Mar 11, 2009
Burke told the News Service later that disability access would not be compromised under the expedited projects, and that administration officials had discussed the issue at a Cabinet meeting last week ... Murphy said Monday was the first he had heard of disability access concerns with the federal package. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Improving access for disabled (23) Feb 21, 2009
Bennett, 29, grew up in Sodaville, graduated from Oregon State University and works as the disability access coordinator for the city of Albany. She s been taking a survey of the condition of downtown sidewalks, starting on the west side of Ellsworth Street. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Editor's Mailbag (Feb. 11) Feb 12, 2009
Lisa Bennett, Disability Access Coordinator, City of Albany. The answer was obvious. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
