Accessibility, Jobs and U.S. Competitiveness Loom Large in AV Hearing Senators used the hearing to spotlight wheelchair access, workforce transitions and concerns about competition with China; witnesses described manufacturing investments, difficulty finding OEM platforms for accessible robotaxis, and industry commitments to work with labor and accessibility partners.

Senators are pushing for autonomous vehicles to enhance mobility for people with disabilities while also addressing the looming competition with China and the future of American jobs.

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#US #ManufacturingInnovation #CitizenPortal #TexasAccessibility #DisabilityAccessibility

Advocates push for HB26 to codify statewide public and community transit planning in Alaska Supporters testified that House Bill 26 would expand the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ duties to include public and community transit, improve multimodal planning (including rural areas and marine/rail modes) and help the state leverage federal funding; committee took the bill under further consideration with no vote.

Alaska's House Bill 26 could revolutionize public transit by expanding access and funding, making transportation more inclusive for everyone!

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#AK #AlaskaCommunityTransit #MultimodalPlanning #DisabilityAccessibility #PublicTransportation #CitizenPortal

Senate committee advances commercial autonomous-vehicle licensing bill amid safety and preemption questions SB 670 would create a DMV licensing framework for commercial autonomous vehicles and require insurance, reporting and law-enforcement coordination. Industry witnesses and disability advocates supported deployment; advocates and local-control critics urged limits and locality savings clauses. The committee reported the bill as amended and sent it to Finance.

Virginia's Senate is paving the way for commercial autonomous vehicles with a new licensing bill that could transform transportation, but not without raising safety and local control concerns.

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#VA #DisabilityAccessibility #PublicSafety #VirginiaAutonomousVehicles #CitizenPortal

City staff recommends applying for $3.6 million in CDBG funds for pipelines and planning Council heard a staff presentation recommending Lindsay apply for the maximum $3.6 million in 2025 CDBG funds to finance two planning studies and infrastructure work for the fire-flow pipeline replacement; no vote was taken and staff noted the application portal opening was delayed to February.

Lindsay is gearing up to apply for a whopping $3.6 million in federal funds to enhance crucial infrastructure and planning efforts!

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#LindsayCityTulareCounty #CA #LindsayCity #CitizenPortal #DisabilityAccessibility #CommunityPlanning #InfrastructureDevelopment

Deputy Mayor Stern Leads Poulsbo Council Meeting Focused on Disability Rights and Community Projects Council discusses American Disabilities Act, land acknowledgment, and local infrastructure projects.

Deputy Mayor Ed Stern leads a pivotal Poulsbo City Council meeting, emphasizing inclusivity and honoring the ancestral lands of the Suquamish people.

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#PoulsboKitsapCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #IndigenousRights #InclusivityEfforts #DisabilityAccessibility #PoulsboCommunity

Fair will offer opportunity to explore technology to increase accessibility, independence The AT Fair on Sept. 9 in Topeka will feature hands-on demonstrations of technology to help Kansans with daily tasks, employment and recreation.

The AT Fair can help connect to tools for mobility, memory aids, communication, employment, recreation, smart home, security, and more. #DisabilityAccessibility

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📅 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 9 (come and go)
📍 Topeka Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave. in #Topeka #Kansas

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Board Discusses Zero Tolerance Policy and Accessibility for Students with Disabilities Board members debate legality and exceptions in proposed zero tolerance policy amendments.

The Beloit School District is grappling with a proposed zero-tolerance policy that could impact students with disabilities—are they prioritizing fairness or risking discrimination?

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#WI #EquityInEducation #CitizenPortal #DisabilityAccessibility #EducationPolicy

Adam Reich: Criminalizing Masks? The Fight Against Anti-Mask Laws YouTube video by World Health Network

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Civic Plus Launches Accessible Digital Platform To Enhance Community Engagement Civic Plus develops website prioritizing accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Hubbardston is taking big steps towards inclusivity, launching a new website designed for optimal accessibility and planning to enhance public engagement with assistive devices.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #DigitalInclusion #CommunityEngagement #DisabilityAccessibility

Houston parks department secures $20K grant for adaptive sports wheelchairs Houston's parks department celebrates a $20,000 grant for adaptive sports wheelchairs and Ulysses Mendez.

Houston's Parks Department just received a $20,000 grant to enhance adaptive sports for residents, giving young athletes like Ulysses Mendez a chance to shine!

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#HoustonHarrisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #InclusiveSports #CommunityEngagement #DisabilityAccessibility #HoustonParks

The Accessibility 100 — Forbes Accessibility is about far more than wheelchair ramps or live captioning.

"The Accessibility 100—a new Forbes list, launching June 17—will unveil the 100 biggest innovators and impact-makers in the field of accessibility for people with disabilities."

#DisabilityAccessibility #Inclusion #Accessiblity

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Georgia board evaluates personal care home proposal amid community safety concerns Board reviews applicant’s plans for converting a residence into a personal care home.

Henry County's Zoning Advisory Board is tackling tough questions about personal care homes in residential neighborhoods—are safety and community standards being prioritized?

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#HenryCounty #GA #PublicSafety #CommunityAwareness #CitizenPortal #DisabilityAccessibility

Minnesota mandates disclosure requirements for limited long-term care insurance policies Minnesota requires detailed policy disclosures for limited long-term care insurance contracts.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 2216 could revolutionize long-term care insurance by mandating clear disclosures, ensuring that vulnerable populations fully understand their coverage.

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#MN #ElderlyCare #MinnesotaConsumerProtection #CitizenPortal #DisabilityAccessibility

Larimer County designates April 2025 as Fair Housing Month promoting equitable housing access Officials declare April 2025 Fair Housing Month to address housing discrimination in Larimer County.

Larimer County is taking a stand for Fair Housing Month, addressing the urgent need for equitable housing access and combating discrimination against vulnerable populations.

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#LarimerCounty #CO #DisabilityAccessibility #HousingEquality #CitizenPortal

Texas legislature allocates $1,500 grants for special education services funding Texas grants $1,500 for special education services in 2025-2026 school year.

Texas just introduced a groundbreaking bill that promises $1,500 grants for students with special needs, but will it truly expand access to vital educational resources?

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#TX #DisabilityAccessibility #TexasSpecialEducation #EducationalFunding #CitizenPortal

Minnesota lawmakers discuss $44.6M funding for housing development at The Heights House file 2549 seeks funding for affordable housing development in Saint Paul.

Minnesota lawmakers are pushing for a transformative $44.6 million housing project that promises 1,000 affordable units and jobs in St. Paul—could this be the solution to the housing crisis?

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#MN #DisabilityAccessibility #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment #MinnesotaHousing

Pennsylvania House passes bill to ease ID renewal for disabled residents Lawmakers approve legislation to allow easier license renewals for individuals with disabilities

The Pennsylvania House just passed crucial legislation that not only strengthens protections for young workers but also makes renewing driver's licenses easier for those with disabilities.

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#PA #DisabilityAccessibility #CitizenPortal #VeteranSupport #PennsylvaniaLawmakers

ACLU supports SB 2562 addressing jail issues from court appearances in Pueblo Mia Bailey highlights how municipal contempt charges disproportionately impact the unhoused and disabled.

The harrowing testimonies from the House Judiciary meeting reveal how our legal system punishes poverty, highlighting the urgent need for reform with Senate Bill 2562.

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#CO #DisabilityAccessibility #CitizenPortal #CriminalJusticeReform #SocialJusticeIssues

Connecticut General Assembly introduces curbside voting accessibility for disabled electors Legislation enacted to enhance curbside voting access for individuals with disabilities

Connecticut is on the verge of transforming voting for individuals with disabilities through groundbreaking legislation that promises to make curbside voting easier and more accessible than ever before.

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#CT #InclusiveDemocracy #VotingRights #DisabilityAccessibility

Maryland committee debates autonomous vehicle regulation and safety concerns over SB949 Committee members discuss safety issues and regulatory gaps in autonomous vehicle legislation.

The Maryland General Assembly is grappling with the future of autonomous vehicles as safety advocates raise urgent concerns over proposed regulations in Senate Bill 949.

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#MD #PublicSafety #DisabilityAccessibility #MarylandAutonomousVehicles #TransportationRegulation

Ohio introduces new ABLE account provisions exempt from Medicaid estate recovery Ohio's ABLE program mandates quarterly statements and safeguards accounts from Medicaid claims.

Ohio's Senate Bill 128 is set to revolutionize financial security for individuals with disabilities by enhancing ABLE accounts with stronger protections and transparency.

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#OH #DisabilityAccessibility #PublicAssistanceReform #CitizenPortal #FinancialEmpowerment

Colorado allocates $11M for security and facility upgrades in state institutions Colorado approves funding for security improvements and infrastructure repairs across various facilities.

Colorado's Senate Bill 111 is set to invest $11.2 million to enhance safety and infrastructure at state facilities, ensuring a secure environment for those who need it most.

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#CO #PublicSafety #DisabilityAccessibility #InfrastructureUpgrades #CitizenPortal

Minnesota Legislature allocates $450,000 for Aitkin County Fairgrounds improvements Legislature appropriates funds for electrical, drainage, and ADA improvements at Aitkin Fairgrounds.

Maine's new House Bill 902 is set to transform the Aitkin County Fairgrounds with a $450,000 investment in crucial infrastructure and accessibility upgrades.

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#ME #DisabilityAccessibility #MaineFairgrounds #CitizenPortal

California enacts tax exemption for landlords in nonprofit home-sharing programs New law excludes rental income from lower income households in nonprofit home-sharing programs.

California's Assembly Bill 474 is set to reshape the housing landscape by enhancing protections against discrimination for disabled individuals and low-income tenants, igniting a heated debate among lawmakers and advocates.

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#CA #DisabilityAccessibility #IncomeEquality

California proposes new relocation assistance and rent waiver regulations for tenants California legislation offers relocation assistance and waives rent for tenants facing eviction.

California's Assembly Bill 474 could revolutionize housing rights by strengthening protections for individuals with disabilities and those relying on diverse income sources.

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#CA #DisabilityAccessibility #IncomeEquality #CitizenPortal #HousingDiscrimination

California enforces just cause eviction regulations under Assembly Bill 474 California mandates landlords to provide just cause for residential tenancy terminations.

California's Assembly Bill 474 is poised to revolutionize housing rights by closing loopholes for discrimination against individuals with disabilities and diverse income sources.

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#CA #DisabilityAccessibility #IncomeEquality #CitizenPortal #HousingDiscrimination

@bsky.app PLEASE enable voice recognition on this app so that users who are unable to use their hands can post more easily #disabilityaccessibility

A lot of the time it's not a case of 'won't'. Ours kids do the best they can. When they don't do well it's because there are barriers. It's our job to figure out what they are, and remove them. Yes? Em 🌈 Cartoon shows hands raised in a pool with the rest of the body submerged (appearance of unable to swim) and an adult standing outside the pool with a speech bubble saying: “student would not comply with instructions to swim.”

Students do the best they can. Thank you to ALL of the teachers, therapists, specialists, administrators, and parents who work hard to remove barriers for students with diverse ability needs! 🙌

#Neurodiversity #DisabilityAccessibility #RISDBelievesInAllAbilities

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