#disability-accessibility

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Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Residents voice frustrations with snow removal during City Council hearing

Boston's inadequate snow removal after winter storms forced people with disabilities into dangerous situations, prompting calls for improved cleanup strategies and seasonal volunteer programs.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Top UK film and TV production school puts spotlight on students with disabilities

The National Film and Television School will provide nine fully accessible rooms with covered living costs for disabled students starting 2027, addressing barriers in an industry where disabled representation is significantly below workforce averages.
Miscellaneous
fromLos Angeles Times
34 years ago

Managing With Heart : Good Will: Couple running apartment uses loving ways, clean surroundings to keep elderly residents happy.

Diane and Joe Cole's compassionate management approach at Oxford Park Apartments creates a welcoming community where senior and disabled residents thrive with genuine care and attention.
UK politics
fromianVisits
3 months ago

Government to broaden railcard train travel access for disabled travellers

Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility will expand to include more visible and non-visible disabilities, simplifying applications and increasing access to discounted rail travel.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

After Stardust Racers rider dies, other injured parties come forward

On Sept. 17, 2025, Zavala lost consciousness while riding Stardust Racers at Universal Orlando's new Epic Universe theme park, which just opened in May of this year. He was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead there. The following day, the autopsy report attributed Zavala's death to "multiple blunt impact injuries" and classified the injuries as accidental, according to ClickOrlando. Zavala, who used a wheelchair and had to be transferred into the ride car, was born with spinal cord atrophy, according to ABC News.
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