A federal judge ordered New York City to install more than 9,000 accessible pedestrian signals at city crosswalks. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Americans With Disabilities Act”
Review: Contento Treats Accessibility as a Right
By Gotham Rex on August 17, 2021
Contento, in East Harlem, sets an example for an industry that is rarely welcoming to diners with disabilities. Source: New York Times
Broadway, Awaiting Crowds’ Return, Will Get More Wheelchair Access
By Gotham Rex on July 14, 2021
Jujamcyn Theaters, which operates five theaters on Broadway, had been accused by federal prosecutors in Manhattan of violating the Americans With Disabilities Act. Source: New York Times
Overlooked No More: Roland Johnson, Who Fought to Shut Down Institutions for the Disabled
By Gotham Rex on July 31, 2020
He survived 13 years of neglect and abuse, including sexual assault, at the notorious Pennhurst State School and Hospital outside Philadelphia before emerging as a champion for the disabled. Source: New York Times