The first time Linda Hood was changed on a public bathroom floor, the ground was wet.

She had soiled her clothes at a hospital, she said, but with no adult changing table to use, she resorted to lying on a sheet. Her husband helped her out of her wheelchair, swapping her clothes in the cramped space.

“And I thought, ‘this floor is filthy.’ It was…

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Woodbury disability advocate boosts airport accessibility nationwide

Woodbury resident Linda Hood has been advocating for adult changing tables in public restrooms for years. Recently, her efforts led to a change at the federal level that increases airport bathroom accessibility.

This year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife teamed up with an app called Aira to help those who are blind or low vision enjoy our state parks safely and more independently.

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Colorado parks expand accessibility to those who are blind or low vision

In compliance with the accessibility law and Gov. Jared Polis’ “Colorado for All initiative,” state agencies have expanded Aira’s service to include our state parks.

This year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife teamed up with an app called Aira to help those who are blind or low vision enjoy our state parks safely and more independently.

denver7.com

Colorado parks expand accessibility to those who are blind or low vision

In compliance with the accessibility law and Gov. Jared Polis’ “Colorado for All initiative,” state agencies have expanded Aira’s service to include our state parks.

The adaptation of Swiss railway stations and stops for disabled persons is continuing, with 42 more to be completed by the end of the year. By that time, 1,131 of the approximately 1,800 stations will have been adapted. By the end of 2027, 87% of travellers should be able to travel spontaneously and autonomously by train.

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More Swiss railway stations to be made accessible for disabled travellers

As a target to finish adaptations by the end of 2023 was not met, the conversion of dozens of stations and stops is continuing this year.