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Community as Family - Familia Unida Living with Multiple Sclerosis
It’s just another Friday night in East Los Angeles. As many Angelinos start their weekend plans, the staff and volunteers at Familia Unida Living with Multiple Sclerosis and Other Disabilities are preparing for their monthly support group meeting.
Ticket to Work Rolls Out
The American with Disabilities Act applies to people who have “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities (like sitting, standing, or sleeping).” It is a federal civil rights law designed to prevent discrimination and enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of society.
Get Moving in Texas: Advocates Focus on Transportation
The public transportation systems in Texas are fairly accommodating to people with mobility impairments. Research in several Texas cities demonstrates that some areas are more accessible than others.
Audio Street Crossing Signals Installed at Busy El Paso Intersections
Audible Pedestrian Signals – are they the wave of the future that visually impaired people can use to maneuver through heavily-trafficked streets? In El Paso, Texas, Audible Pedestrian Signals are now a reality thanks to the efforts of Vivian Rojas, El Paso City Council representative, and other City officials.
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