Swim lessons can save a person’s life, but their cost can be out of reach for some households. There is a clear disparity in access to swim lessons when you look at people’s race and ethnicity. A Center for Disease Control study released in May found that 63% of Black adults and 72% of Hispanic […]
Ahead of a Fourth of July celebration in Racine on Thursday, Disability Rights Wisconsin is pushing for local officials to guarantee more accessible parking for people with disabilities. Hannah Balder, a Disability Rights Wisconsin lawyer, contacted Public Investigator on Monday about a Racine resident who approached the nonprofit organization with concerns about parking at the […]
On a recent afternoon in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Carly Pearson’s hiking gear had three wheels. Pearson, who is paralyzed below the waist following an injury she sustained as a wildland firefighter, used an all-terrain wheelchair to maneuver around tree roots, mud and other hikers on her way to a nearby waterfall. Just two […]
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Participants at a global conference on how to reduce the world’s energy use are calling for universal access to clean cooking through government incentives and subsidies to unlock more private sector funds. The Paris-based International Energy Agency’s 9th annual conference on energy efficiency brings together ministers, CEOs and thought leaders from […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – The Metrolina Association for the Blind is bringing a device to Charlotte to help people with visual impairments experience the solar eclipse April 8. Harvard University researchers developed a device called LightSound. It uses sonification and essentially converts light waves to sound waves, allowing people to “hear” the eclipse. […]
Are you and your kids getting bored of playing at the same local park every day after school? Lucky for you, there are a ton of big, unique, and accessible playgrounds scattered around North Jersey. Plus, with warm weather on the way there are plenty of upcoming opportunities for you and your tot to check […]
In Florida, many families face a big challenge when it comes to finding quality, affordable child care. The Florida Chamber Foundation report, Untapped Potential, shows this problem is costing the state a lot of money – about $5.4 billion annually. This happens because working parents are forced to step away from their jobs to care […]
Wildfires, monster hurricanes, sea level rise, droughts, floods have now plagued our world for decades. Scientists are clear about the cause. The sun’s rays, which bounce off the Earth, are caught in a gaseous blanket in the atmosphere which warms the atmosphere and the earth. What causes the thickening of that blanket? By burning fossil […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ The Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities has received a $521,000 grant from the state which will be used to upgrade the playground at Starlight School, expand services to the Latino community, install adult changing tables at Tuscora Park and build a soccer field for people with disabilities. Colton Riel, 7, shows […]