Festivals and concerts in public parks. Shops, galleries and restaurants lining city streets. These are just a handful of the things that make community life enjoyable in any given city. But one thing that may not come to mind for many is how accessible these activities are for individuals with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires local and state governments to make their programs and services accessible to people with disabilities. So just how easy it for area residents to get around in our city if they have a disability? Are there gaps that need to be addressed or new efforts to better address this matter?
Stephanie Woodward, Advocacy Director at the Center for Disability Rights, and Norman Jones, Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services for the City of Rochester join this Need to Know segment.