Central Harbor Park upgrades begin in PittsburgImprovements to the boat launch and Central Harbor Park aim to enhance safety and community engagement with new facilities and amenities.
Giant concrete slab outside Palestinian eatery baffles in NYC: 'Massive' and 'obnoxious'A Palestinian restaurant in Brooklyn faces backlash for a large sidewalk slab seen as an obstruction and linked to past controversial statements.
Williamsburg Subway Stop Gets ADA UpgradesNew elevators at Metropolitan Av / Lorimer St complex make G & L subway stations fully accessible on April 1, 2024.Upgrades include elevators, stairs, tactile strips, signage, and public announcement system funded by the Federal Transit Administration grant.
Council Post: ADA Website Compliance Myths And The Facts Behind ThemBusinesses of all sizes must prioritize ADA compliance to avoid legal risks and enhance user experience.
U.S. Access Board's Proposed Rules for Accessible EV Charging Station DesignNew proposed guidelines aim to improve accessibility of EV charging stations for individuals with disabilities.Facilities will need to adhere to specified ratios and design standards for accessible EV charging spaces.
Williamsburg Subway Stop Gets ADA UpgradesNew elevators at Metropolitan Av / Lorimer St complex make G & L subway stations fully accessible on April 1, 2024.Upgrades include elevators, stairs, tactile strips, signage, and public announcement system funded by the Federal Transit Administration grant.
Council Post: ADA Website Compliance Myths And The Facts Behind ThemBusinesses of all sizes must prioritize ADA compliance to avoid legal risks and enhance user experience.
U.S. Access Board's Proposed Rules for Accessible EV Charging Station DesignNew proposed guidelines aim to improve accessibility of EV charging stations for individuals with disabilities.Facilities will need to adhere to specified ratios and design standards for accessible EV charging spaces.
Metropolitan Avenue-Lorimer Street subway station gets ADA elevators151 subway stations are now ADA-compliant in NYC, aiding accessibility for disabled and non-disabled individuals.Elevators at Metropolitan Avenue/Lorimer Street and other Brooklyn stations cater to diverse neighborhoods, improving overall subway accessibility.
A Web Designer's Accessibility Advocacy Toolkit - Smashing MagazineCompanies should invest in accessible web practices for benefits like widened market reach and better brand alignment.Yichan Wang offers strategies and selling points to encourage accessibility adoption, including useful scripts for advocates.
Congestion Pricing Must Move Forward to Pay For Accessible Transit UpgradesApproximately 75% of NYC subway stations are not ADA-compliant.Congestion pricing can provide funds for ADA accessibility upgrades.