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32nd ADA Anniversary! Honoring the Americans With Disabilities Act

32nd ADA Anniversary! Honoring the Americans With Disabilities Act
This week we want to honor an important piece of American legislation, On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. According to ada.gov, this legislation primarily " prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to...
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Michael Sack Smooths Sidewalks in Minneapolis

Michael Sack Smooths Sidewalks in Minneapolis
A South Minneapolis man named Michael Sack is making strides toward sidewalk accessibility. MPR News first shared Michael's story. Michael has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair and communication device.  He reported an inaccessible sidewalk on the city's website, but nothing changed for a year. When he directly emailed a city council member,...
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Water Safety: Summer Fun and Peace of Mind

Water Safety: Summer Fun and Peace of Mind
Now that we're in the swing of another gorgeous Minnesota summer, it's a great time to talk about water safety for all ages. The Red Cross reminds us that "a child or weak swimmer can drown in the time it takes to reply to a text, check a fishing line, or reapply sunscreen"....
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Taking Flight: MSP’s Mock Airplane Calms Anxious Travelers

Taking Flight: MSP’s Mock Airplane Calms Anxious Travelers
A new plane cabin simulator has arrived at Concourse C at MSP, to help travelers prepare to fly with confidence. Passengers with physical issues like wheelchairs, sensory issues such as autism, or those with service dogs can come to the airport on a day they are not scheduled to fly. The mock cabin is the latest...
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