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7-27-04
FAIR
shows what is available
Garden City Telegram - Garden City,KS,USA
like Home Depot and Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar now routinely
include elements like ramps or wider doorways for him to roll in via wheelchair.
COMMUNITY,
carpenters to the rescue
Washington Daily News - Washington,NC,USA
She had survived the fall but would be confined to a wheelchair, which caused
her daughter much concern. ... The high demand for handicap-access ramps was
evident.
AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT ANNIVERSARY
Pine Bluff Commercial - Pine Bluff,AR,USA
Though many people associate the ADA with wheelchair users, Altom said, changes
required by ... or someone who has trouble walking up stairs can use ramps
or other
7-24-04
MISS
Wheelchair Ohio spreading the word about ADA, disabilities
Mansfield News Journal - Mansfield,OH,USA
She couldn't fit her wheelchair into the designated handicap restroom stall
at ... buildings in town now allow accommodations such as elevators, ramps
and lighter
7-23-04
NEWPORT
group tackles accessibility issues
Barrington Times - Barrington,RI,USA
wheelchair in through the kitchen, and some only have wheelchair friendly
seating ... the extra mile to insure accessibility with things like ramps,
well-equipped
7-20-04
SHEDAISY
honors amputee vets of Iraq
Pacific Stars and Stripes - Naha,Japan
of skilled professionals who can help make it easier for disabled troops to
transition to everyday life, such as installing wheelchair ramps and kitchens
7-19-04
HUNDREDS
of teens repair homes for low-income, disabled, elderly
Poplar Bluff Daily American Republic - Poplar Bluff,MO,USA
The homes received new coats of paint, decks, stairs, ramps, trim and other
renovations. ... an exterior facelift, the house was also due for a wheelchair
ramp in
7-18-04
ADVOCATES
seek approval of housing bill for disabled
Boston Globe - Boston,MA,USA
The program provides low- and zero- interest loans to help renters and homeowners
pay for wheelchair ramps, alterations to bathrooms, and other repairs needed
OUTDOOR
Abilities
Juneau Empire - Juneau,AK,USA
Longtime Juneau resident Scott McPherson, a wheelchair user, was injured during
a downhill ski ... he said, due to the steep hills and lack of ramps, sidewalks
7-06-04
FINDING
stores that are elder friendly
Ohio News Network - Columbus,OH,USA
RESTROOM QUALITY: Should be easy to open door, accessible with higher toilet
seat, adequate grab bars, safe and accessible place to hang personal items
VOLUNTEER
Opportunities
Santa Cruz Sentinel - Santa Cruz,CA,USA
What we do: Provide safety-related home repairs for low-income homeowners:
installing grab bars; fixing stairs; replacing worn out plumbing
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