disability access
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Athens-Clarke County
Rural Georgians With Disabilities Face Unique Challenges Seeking Long-term Care
Healthcare accessibility in rural Georgia is more than just a premium. For Georgians with disabilities, resources are scarce and the lack of reliable transportation can mean the loss of life-changing care. Some critical barriers for patients include having to travel more than 100 miles to vital resources, such as long-term…
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Athens-Clarke County
The Price of Inclusion: Redefining Accessibility at Summer Camps
For many children, summer camp is a rite of passage: swimming in the lake, sharing snacks at the top of the hiking trail and staying up late with friends that come together once a year; those memories can last a lifetime. But for children with disabilities, this experience is often…
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2024 Election
Q&A: Disabilities Advocate Voices Concerns About Obstacles to Voting in Athens
Garrick Scott is executive director of the Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living, an organization in Athens that focuses on providing resources, advocacy and support to people with disabilities across 10 Georgia counties. Q: What are your thoughts about general accessibility for people with disabilities in Athens? On a scale…