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Arts & Events July 26, 2025 - 6:05 pm

‘Our job is to eliminate barriers’: Disability advocates celebrate anniversary of ADA at Lawrence event

by Cuyler Dunn

Disability advocates shared stories of lived experience, inclusion and public policy Saturday afternoon to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

City of Lawrence
Community Voices July 26, 2024 - 10:31 am

Dot Nary: And access for all – celebrating the City of Lawrence’s ADA transition plan (Column)

by Dot Nary

”I applaud the team of city staff, led by Evan Korynta, … for the considerable work that went into this (ADA Right-of-Way Transition) plan, and our city commissioners who have the courage and foresight to fund it,” Dot Nary writes in this column.

Lawrence news July 16, 2024 - 7:27 pm

Lawrence city commissioners approve 20-year, $103M plan to make sidewalks accessible

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a plan to bring city sidewalks and curb ramps up to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The plan is estimated to cost the city and residents about $103.5 million over the next 20 years.

Lawrence news July 15, 2024 - 11:54 am

Lawrence city commissioners to consider approving accessibility plan for sidewalks

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider adopting a plan to bring city sidewalks and curb ramps up to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, estimated to cost the city and residents more than $103 million over the next 20 years.

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