A federal lawsuit is seeking to force New York City to make its sidewalks and pedestrian routes safer for the blind and people who use wheelchairs. The lawsuit was filed in Manhattan federal court Wednesday. It was brought by Disability Rights … Continue reading
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The president and first lady will welcome a group of people with disabilities to the White House this week for a special dinner focusing on efforts to promote acceptance. The event Thursday evening will honor Special Olympics and its work … Continue reading
The scenic Connecticut River awakens the inner outdoorsman in just about everyone, and there is plenty of fun to be had at the Riverfront Boathouse at Riverside Park. It’s there that the Connecticut Adaptive Rowing Program is being held. People … Continue reading
Riding on a city bus, Cynthia Keller got a phone call. She started weeping. After four years of homelessness, she learned she would finally have a place of her own. The phone call announcing a “golden ticket”—or housing voucher—came thanks … Continue reading
When author Cammie McGovern’s oldest son was diagnosed with autism, she looked for an outlet where he could be with other children with similar difficulties. That led her to form the group “Whole Children,” an after-school and weekend program for … Continue reading
Editor’s note: This letter ran in the June 2 edition of the Register. A ‘livable community’ requires accessibility If persons with disabilities were in the mind of the general population, sidewalks and access routes would not be obstructed by vehicles; … Continue reading
Manuel Silva has not let being a quadriplegic stop him from living life to the fullest and becoming a great dad. He and his wife, Kristine, said they are too busy raising their two boys, Jason, 14, and Daniel (Danny), … Continue reading
The executive director of the Center for Disability Rights said Tuesday the nonprofit raises “thousands of dollars” for scholarships each September at its annual Wheel-A-Thon. Marc Anthony Gallucci said proceeds from the event held along the shoreline “is real money … Continue reading
The New Haven Board of Alders will be urging Gov. Dannell P. Malloy, the state legislature and the Greater New Haven Transit District Administrator to rescind or reduce the rate increase imposed on seniors who depend on transportation from MyRide … Continue reading
Proceeds will benefit development of a new, fully handicap-accessible Heritage Rose Garden at Elizabeth Park, Hartford and other Connecticut Valley Garden Club projects. Past garden club projects have included Sunrise Overlook at Elizabeth Park, the Hill-Stead Museum Sunken Garden with … Continue reading