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Many of us have stubbed a toe or tripped while walking the streets of Athens. We feel embarrassed, recover, and keep going. But for some of us, these âlittle bumpsâ in the sidewalk or at curb cuts make traveling through our streets and neighborhoods hazardous. At best, they limit someoneâs ability to get to where they plan to go and, at worst, cause injury. The Accessibility Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities works with the City of Athens by calling attention to accessibility issues and partners with City officials to find ways to make improvements so all members of our community can participate in everyday life activities including shopping, voting, going to the movies, and eating at our local restaurants.
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Accessibility in Athens W hen Davey McNelly moved to Athens eight years ago, he could not find an apartment or affordable house that was accessible for his power wheelchair.
During his search, McNelly found his income was too high to qualify for accessible Housing and Urban Development apartments. Because of that, the only places available were apartments he could not properly use or expensive houses he would have to renovate.
“It s an ableist thing that so much of Athens housing stock isn t made with accessibility in mind,” McNelly said. “You know, people just don t even consider building apartment units with universal design in mind.”