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2. Wheelchair ramp - Wikipedia

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   A portable wheelchair ramp. A wheelchair ramp is an inclined plane installed in addition to or instead of stairs. Ramps permit wheelchair users, as well as people pushing strollers, carts, or other wheeled objects, to more easily access a building, or navigate between areas of different height. Ramps for accessibility may predate the wheelchair ...

3. Visitability - Wikipedia

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   Temporary disabilities, i.e., broken leg, surgery, etc., can require the use of a wheelchair or other mobility device during the recovery/rehabilitation period. This can be a major problem in most existing homes lacking these basic accessibility features, in some cases forcing a person out of their home during the recovery period.

4. Accessible housing - Wikipedia

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   Accessible housing. Accessible housing refers to the construction or modification (such as through renovation or home modification) of housing to enable independent living for persons with disabilities. Accessibility is achieved through architectural design, but also by integrating accessibility features such as modified furniture, shelves and ...

5. Springfield advocates celebrate 34th ADA anniversary, look ...

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   July marked Disability Pride Month and the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act's passage. Local advocates shared future goals.

6. Column: LA's cracked, ruptured sidewalks are a scandal. Where ...

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   August 17, 2024 at 3:00 AM. Dennis Hathaway, and his wife, Laura Silagi, walk past a heavily damaged section of sidewalk near their home. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) You may think of ...

7. Wheelchair lift - Wikipedia

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   Wheelchair lift. A wheelchair lift, also known as a platform lift, or vertical platform lift, is a fully powered device designed to raise a wheelchair and its occupant in order to overcome a step or similar vertical barrier. Wheelchair lifts can be installed in homes or businesses and are often added to both private and public vehicles in order ...