Troy students deserve better Feb 9, 2010
Needed repairs just to correct those problems, replace the roof and make the building handicapped accessible would cost $10 million. The school has a number of areas that are difficult to supervise, including lockers in separate "corrals" rather than in hallways, where they're found in most large schools. (Albany Times Union)
Haman House victim of bankruptcy Feb 8, 2010
The two-story Victorian at 424 Oak St. has been updated, remodeled, renovated and made handicapped accessible over the years through the support of the city or community volunteers. It is one of few buildings in Roseville on the National Register of Historic Places, which also includes the city s Carnegie Library. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Theme of Next Exhibit at Gallery Calaveras Feb 4, 2010
The gallery offers free parking both in front and in back and is handicapped accessible. For more information, phone the Calaveras Arts Council at (209)754-1774 or visit. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Former Fulton coach, mayor dies Feb 2, 2010
The couple had moved to a new home two months ago that was built to be handicapped accessible. In addition to his wife, Fisher is survived by two sons, Robert E. (Bobby) Fisher III and Daniel (Danny) Fisher, two grandsons and two granddaughters. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Check out the new Staples library Jan 29, 2010
" Mathews said the old building will be demolished in 2011. Mathews said the 10,000-square-foot city hall building cost $2.5 million. The city received a $420,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Education's Library Facilities program that helped fund the library portion of the building. Ellen Peters, branch manager of the Staples library, said the new location will be a nice change for library patrons. Peters said not only was the old building dilapidated but the entrance to the library... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Montessori school eyes third floor at Washington Jan 23, 2010
The bathrooms on that floor would need to be made handicapped accessible and pavement would have to be added on the east side for a bus stop. The school would like to lease shared spaces, including the cafeteria, the gymnasium and the playground. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Area transportation programs look to expand Jan 23, 2010
The county has seven vans, all handicapped accessible, for the program. Grants are sought to cover the expenses of operating the program. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Group Works With Postal Service on Acquisition Jan 10, 2010
Making the building handicapped accessible will be one of the first priorities. As future phases of the renovation are complete, Epple said there will be space available for lease. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Ladd Village Board 12-8 Jan 10, 2010
Handicapped accessible ramps were recently installed at the American Legion and Post Office. Comments. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)