These are exciting times we live in. Technology has transformed many into big kids in a candy store. But what if you weren’t even allowed in the store? For many people with disabilities, cutting-edge computer and video technology is not all that friendly.
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The National Broadband Report includes recommendations for people with disabilities to have equal access to broadband.
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- Access to broadband internet is rapidly becoming essential to the economy and government.
- Only 42% of PWD have broadband access at home.
- Wider broadband access would allow PWD to more easily participate in employment, shopping, news, government, education, etc.
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Access to broadband technology is a key to a successful life and career, so why are people with disabilities feeling left out?
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- Many individuals with disabilities do not have access to broadband technology, which would help improve their quality of life.
- Broadband technology could improve the dramatically high unemployment rates among people with disabilities.
- United Spinal Board member Tom Cooke is living proof everyone can reach their goals through assistive technology.
- The Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) National Broadband Plan should ensure that every American should have broadband capability.
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It’s not home loan foreclosure that is the biggest housing crisis facing Americans with severe disabilities today. We have more basic problems.
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- People with severe disabilities cannot find affordable, accessible housing
- Many people can not afford accessible housing
- Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2009 (S. 1481) can make a real difference
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The resignation of Howard Roberts, NYC Transit (NYCT) President is a loss for NYC’s community of people with disabilities and a gain for Philadelphia.
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What U.S. city has the most overall taxis? Yup, it is New York, New York. Whether you live here, or somewhere else in this country or around the world, you may know about New York’s iconic yellow taxis.
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- Less than 1% of all cabs are accessible.
- Accessible taxis allow spontaneous travel.
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If all new taxis were accessible, in every community, eventually the word “taxi” would mean “accessible taxi.”
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- Flexible and accessible taxi transportation would help people find and hold jobs.
- Accessible taxis could be used to link wheelchair users with mass transit systems.
- Accessible taxis would be more cost efficient than paratransit.
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