MTA Honors Disability Rights Fighter Edith Prentiss With a Plaque
arrow The plaque at the 175th Street A station is unveiled on July 28, 2021 Marc A. Hermann / MTA
At the 175th Street station in upper Manhattan, MTA officials and board members, local political leaders, and several disability rights groups gathered in front of the elevator at what was Prentiss’ home station, to unveil the new plaque, bearing the name of the cantankerous and righteous advocate.
“When you see a new elevator opening or a platform gap close, or accessible art in our system, know that Edith Prentiss made it happen,” said Quemuel Arroyo, the MTA’s Chief Accessibility Officer.
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