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Thank you, Grid Philly Mag, for your Important article highlighting Philly streets/ramps and the blatant disregard for these repairs over the past 2 decades. Alongside other Philly advocacy groups, I was honored to give some input. You can read the article here!

Grid Magazine October 2022 [#161] Cut Out People with disabilities sue the City for flagrant violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act • Bernard Brown writes the book on Philly nature • The City gives wild-looking native gardens the axe • Play program

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URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Public hearing on Northeastern Pennsylvania, and other areas of the Commonwealth, which continue to experience a limited market for attainable and affordable...

Last week in Harrisburg, the committee on Urban Affairs discussed the housing crisis that we have on our hands. This was a hearing with every day people like us. Developers, Real Estate Agents, Service Provides and Non Profit Professionals who are testifying in front of our congressional leaders so they can understand the full scope.

Housing is a human right for all. But, for so many with a disability, it can be virtually impossible to find a safe place to call home.

It’s not always the money, but accessibility is a necessity.

URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Public hearing on Northeastern Pennsylvania, and other areas of the Commonwealth, which continue to experience a limited market for attainable and affordable...

Many people have asked about Accessible outdoor spaces… I have found many in 15 years. One of the things I missed most after my accident was being in the woods, so I do try and find ways to accommodate. Swarthmore College has a BEAUTIFUL walkway run by an arboretum. If you would like to spend the day visiting beautiful trees and flowers - it is free and completely open to the public!

Descriptions of Swarthmore Walks and Trails | Swarthmore Borough, PA - Official Website Walks and Trails includes downloadable maps and directions for many walks and trails in the Borough and on the College campus. It also includes a link to download a smartphone app (AllTrails) that has all of this information available, plus GPS location.

Life can be unpredictable, but you can take steps to be prepared in case of an emergency. Start by reviewing our Bedside Emergency Supply Kit Checklist here: https://adata.org/factsheet/bedside-checklist

What does the word “accessible” mean to you?

For me, and many others - housing “accessibility” is nearly impossible. Today - big companies are buying homes in stock to either fix up and sell at a much higher rate OR to rent, reducing home ownership options.

This is a huge hurdle for an individuals with a disability on a fixed income or older adults who are having mobility issues. My ask, is for my fellow residents to be aware of this issue. No one is exempt from trauma or growing old - then needing a place to live.

So how do I try and solve this? I continue to be persistent with the county. Housing stock is crucial. If there are any local developers, financial experts, agents, networks or non profits interested in teaming up to create ACCESSIBLE living, please DM!

Join us for our The Power of Your Vote webinar on September 29 at 6:30 p.m. EST! Please register in advance at the Zoom link in our story and below!

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