Tag: ADA
SEPTA unveils accessibility upgrades at Susquehanna-Dauphin station
The station underwent a nearly $24 million upgrade with two new elevators installed to accommodate travelers with special needs.
7 months ago
Kids flood in to play as Rose Tree Park’s playground finally opens to the public
Rose Tree Park Playground’s features include ADA-compliant ramps, a bird’s nest swing, and a carousel flush with the ground.
8 months ago
Philadelphia adds new amenities to make City Hall more accessible to all
The city’s ADA Unit was created in 2022 to accomplish as many low- or no-cost corrective actions as possible from the ADA Transition Plan.
10 months ago
What to know about Philly’s ADA settlement over curb cuts
The ADA settlement covers ramps that connect sidewalks to streets, but not sidewalks themselves. “It takes time,” one disability rights advocate said.
1 year ago
Listen 4:49SEPTA starts process of replacing more than 100 trolleys
SEPTA will spend more than $1 billion in upgrades to the trolley system, bringing it into ADA compliance with larger vehicles.
2 years ago
City nears settlement with disability rights advocates in suit over sidewalks
The city of Philadelphia and advocates report “significant progress” toward settling a suit that claims city sidewalks violate the Americans With Disabilities Act.
2 years ago
City in settlement talks with disabled Philadelphians in suit over dangerous sidewalks
The class-action suit claims Philly’s broken curb cuts and dilapidated sidewalks violate the ADA. We may know by the end of March if a deal can be struck.
2 years ago
Debilitating long COVID symptoms may qualify workers for ADA job accommodations
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, some employees experiencing long COVID conditions might qualify for government resources and protection.
3 years ago
Listen 1:14Philadelphia is a partner on the $360,000 project because the city believes community access to the river is essential. The new spot should also be great for bird-watching.
3 years ago
Listen 0:57SEPTA riders with disabilities say one street-level elevator isn’t enough to improve accessibility
Two lawmakers from Philly have teamed up to improve accessibility on mass transit. But some riders with disabilities question whether the touted improvements go far enough.
3 years ago
Philadelphia’s sidewalks are so bad that a group of people with disabilities are suing the city to get a plan for repair.
5 years ago
Strollers pose safety problems for Philly families riding SEPTA
When a mother fell down the stairs and died in the New York subway last month, parents in Philadelphia reacted with a combination of horror and recognition.
5 years ago
N.J. to vote on allocating funds from environmental suits, borrowing for libraries
New Jersey voters asked to borrow for libraries and dedicate lawsuit settlements for environmental work in two ballot questions.
6 years ago