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Focus on Accessibility – Disability Pride Month in MA

Focus on Accessibility – Disability Pride Month in MA

by Audrey Trieschman | Aug 9, 2023 | Accessibility

In celebration of Disability Pride Month, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) highlights tools across the Commonwealth that break down barriers for members of the disability...

Building Accessibility

  • Level entrance access or ramped/sloped access
  • Automatic doors
  • Doors are wide enough for all customers
  • Doors are easy to open for all customers (i.e., buttons available)
  • Elevator available and working if not first floor
  • Ramps available
  • Corridors are wide and unobstructed
  • Accessible restrooms
    • Wall-mounted grab rails
    • Wide doors (entrance of restroom and individual stalls)
  • Accessible accommodation
    • Step-free access
    • Accessible en-suite shower or bathroom
    • Door wide enough for all customers

Parking Accessibility

  • Adequate number of accessible parking spaces (if parking is provided)
  • At least one van accessible space

Transportation Accessibility

Public transportation

  • Accessible parking near station entrances and bus shelters
  • Barrier free walkways, shelters and stations
  • Subways and trains
    • Wide faregates
    • Priority seating
    • Gap reducers between car and platform
  • Buses
  • Low floor ramps or lifts
  • Wheelchair securement areas
  • Priority seating

Ride sharing and private transportation

  • Vehicle suitable for wheelchairs

Staff

  • Understands Service Dog access laws
  • Welcoming to all customers
  • Evidence of disability awareness staff training

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