On July 26th, 1990, President George H. Bush signed groundbreaking legislation forever changing the lives of millions in the United States living with a disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) established comprehensive Civil Rights protections for people with disabilities. A new era was born with federal law now requiring [continue reading]
On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act. The passing of the ADA marked a historical day for the ADA community, ensuring that [continue reading]
Go Metro to check out the Abilities Expo on Feb. 21 through 23 and learn about the products and services available for the community of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, [continue reading]
Go Metro to check out the Abilities Expo and learn about the products and services available for the community of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors and healthcare professionals. Metro is participating [continue reading]
Go Metro to check out the Abilities Expo and learn about the products and services available for the community of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors and healthcare professionals. Metro is participating [continue reading]
Metro’s Accessibility Unit has launched several Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessibility-related customer information videos, starting with the above, ‘Metro: A Customer’s View.’ The videos are meant to help [continue reading]
Here’s the press release from Caltrans: Los Angeles – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will re-construct curbs at various locations throughout Los Angeles County. Construction activities will take place daily, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through late spring. Some night work may be required. The following [continue reading]
The annual Abilities Expo began today and despite the adverse weather conditions, plenty of folks still showed to check out the products and services available for the community of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors and healthcare professionals. The Abilities Expo takes place in the West Hall of the L.A. [continue reading]
Metro partnered up with Communities Actively Living Independent & Free (CALIF), an independent living advocacy center that serves the senior and/or disabled population in central Los Angeles, to honor the 23rd anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act this morning with a disability sensitivity activity at Union Station. Set up [continue reading]
The Abilities Expo began today in the West Hall of the L.A. Convention Center and will run until Sunday, March 17. Metro is participating with an information booth, and Americans Disability Act (ADA) Ambassador bus operators are on hand to answer questions. There are also wheelchair experts ready to attach straps and pre-mark [continue reading]
