145 18th Street has three
curb cuts and two roll gates in addition to a handful of skylights on the roof.
The management seemed to think that providing parking with
curb cuts and a low peephole in the door was sufficient.
Curb cuts disappear into snowbanks or are crusted over by the sludge of plow residue.
Part 3, Title II issues, includes three separate areas: Kriegel and Hockenberry take us for a walk and a ride, respectively, in New York, followed by an interesting presentation of the legal issues in regard to mass transit and
curb cuts; Tollifson shares her experiences with getting a driver's license, which is followed by a discussion about testing and disability which challenges readers to explore their own beliefs--should people with disabilities be tested differently than people without disabilities?
It was accessible sidewalk all the way, except for nonexistent
curb cuts on either side of Ratzor Road.
"Our Aultman Alternatives (Seniors Group) recommended duplicating tasks of daily living," says Erica Ohler, project engineer, "which resulted in the design and construction of several interactive vignettes, including a parking area with a real car, street crossings and
curb cuts, a gas station, a diner, and a grocery store.
* Providing accessible parking spaces, ramps and
curb cuts.
Statements address the presence of ramps,
curb cuts, reserved parking places, accessible elevators, accessible restrooms, accessible libraries, classroom accessibility, adapted transportation systems, accessible laundry facilities, accessible fire exits, personal care assistants, wheelchair repair, service dogs, and adapted sports.
In the 1970s, following the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, many communities introduced "
curb cuts" at intersections to accommodate citizens with mobility impairments.
But we also have veto power over major roads and
curb cuts, which will allow us to keep a handle on development along roads that are built.