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    New funding plan to help renovate theater  Dec 30, 2008
    That will allow wheelchair access in the middle of the audience. The seating for wheelchairs now is mostly behind the back row. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)

    Disabilities groups hope for more funding  Dec 21, 2008
    Area advocates for people with disabilities are hoping there is room for improving wheelchair access throughout the city, which some said is too historic to undergo significant renovations to provide wheelchair accessibility ... But according to his group and other advocacy groups, the city's historic nature is not enough of an excuse for wheelchair access to be as outdated as the cobblestone sidewalks and narrow streets that wind through the city ... Eichner said the city has made an effort to... (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)

    Top 10 seaside spots  Dec 21, 2008
    Last Updated: 02:04pm 19 Dec 2008. 15 29 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.com)

    Original El Taco so darned likeable  Dec 12, 2008
    Best dishes: Crispy pork belly tacos, pork carnitas tacos, carnitas pizza, Mexico City grilled corn, wood-grilled scallions Vegetarian selections: Refried beans are veggie, and several items, such as rellenos tacos and the veggie pixxa are designated veggie on the menu Children: Of course Parking: Adjacent lot Reservations: No Wheelchair access: Yes Smoking: No Noise level: High Patio: Yes, and it s enclosed and heated for winter Takeout: Yes, there s a special window at the bar just for to-go... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Contemporary artists deserve a new home  Dec 11, 2008
    Yesterday, she ran through a shopping list of problems including lack of space, wheelchair access and the gloomy fact that many people stroll past the building without even realising it is an art museum. Who could blame them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Mayor helps solve case of missing chairs  Dec 11, 2008
    The dozen or so I met this week have a litany of complaints, from inadequate wheelchair access to rude security guards. The latest affront to their comfort was the disappearance of chairs and couches from the building's lobby. (Albany Times Union)

    Jardine: Counter price tag raises red flag  Dec 11, 2008
    Two wheelchair accessible payment windows, right, at the second-floor payment counter go unused ... Then photographer Bart Ah You managed to find, through his camera lens, the two wheelchair access windows the city somehow misplaced right in the middle of the wall. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    * Whitechapel Gallery goes under the knife  Dec 9, 2008
    Its educational space was too small to accommodate even an average-size school class, and the former library had no wheelchair access. Rather than gut the two buildings and completely remake the interior into sleek, blank white spaces, the architects opted to capitalize on the eccentric nature of both structures, retaining much of their Victorian flavor, from original brickwork to architectural details to skylights. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Long way to the top when you've gotta roll on the rock  Dec 3, 2008
    Some of the suggestions include using the right language to describe a person; larger writing on menus for the visually impaired; wheelchair access to buildings, toilets and between tables at restaurants; and, of course, better access to outdoor activities. Ron Finneran, Australia's first winter paralympian, had his chair strapped to a harness pulled by two men. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    The Beresford  Dec 2, 2008
    Wheelchair access Yes. WHO knew the secret of making brussels sprouts taste good was not cooking them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    "The stalls or the balcony?"  Nov 29, 2008
    Originally designed for 1,500 cinemagoers, the cinema now has a capacity of 867 seats, as well as several boxes and a balcony for wheelchair access. The city of Lausanne is celebrating the cinema's 80th birthday on November 29 with a special film evening at the Capitole, including a special showing of the documentary "Parterre ou balcon?". (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)

    Porter Beer Bar  Nov 27, 2008
    Best dishes: Duck confit (if it s on the menu), brandade, hush puppies, Belgian fries, Shrimp BLT, apple biegnet Vegetarian selections: Organic black bean burger, arugula salad, soft pretzels with roasted red pepper mustard Children: Maybe for lunch Parking: Street parking or in a free lot at the back of the building Reservations: Accepted Mondays-Thursdays for parties of 10 or more Wheelchair access: Dicey. Enter through the back door and alert management Smoking: Bar only Noise level: High... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    10 Degrees South is one of a kind  Nov 20, 2008
    Parking: Complimentary valet Reservations: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Smoking: Outside patio only Noise level: Low, except in the bar, where there is live music Patio: Yes (it s enclosed in the winter) Takeout: Yes Address, telephone: 4183 Roswell Road N.E., 404-705-8870, Web site. KEY TO RATINGS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Intelligent Airlines Meet Passenger Needs  Nov 13, 2008
    For instance, whether they require a shorter than standard check-in time, wheelchair access, frequent-flyer rewards, and to arrive in Paris for a meeting before 3pm of Tuesday next week and whether they have a preference for a no-frills carrier. This kind of semantic information is then matched against a knowledge database provided by the airlines that represents all the possible options available in terms of time of flights, seating, eating, and check-in arrangements, and other variables. (Science Daily)

    N.H. rehab facility seeks new heights  Nov 11, 2008
    Wheelchair access for mountain trail. Associated Press / November 10, 2008. (Boston Globe)

    Fish at an in-town lake  Nov 8, 2008
    They must be open to the public and have adequate parking and restrooms, wheelchair access, drinking water, good lighting and good shade. Family time. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Red Salt is a crowd pleaser  Nov 6, 2008
    Open Sundays for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., with limited menu 9-10 p.m. Best dishes: Crispy chickpeas, smoked salmon tostadas, Red Salt burger, Red Salt pizza Vegetarian selections: 7-onion soup, margherita pizza Children: Yes, though it s crowded and loud Parking: On street or in nearby lots Reservations: No Wheelchair access: Yes, but space between tables is very tight Smoking: On patio only Noise level: High Patio: Yes Takeout: Yes Address, telephone: 952 Canton St., Roswell,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Eros World Tapas Bar  Oct 31, 2008
    Food: World tapas Service: Young and somewhat inexperienced, but earnest Price range: $-$$ Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express Hours of operation: Open for dinner and late-night 5-10:30 p.m. Sunday-Monday; 5 p.m.-midnight Tuesday; and 5 p.m.-2 a.m.Wednesday through Saturday Best dishes: Cheese saganaki, shrimp saganaki, chorizo lollilpop, bang bang shrimp, lamb chops, patatas bravas Vegetarian selections: Greek salad, zucchini fried chips, cheese saganaki, mixed Greek olives and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Letter: Disabled community speaks up  Oct 24, 2008
    Handrails outside the library for the wheelchair access ramp, making a safer path of travel. Automatic door openers for the Senior Center entrances for any wheelchair-bound person to be accommodated. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)

    See and be seen at Hal's on Old Ivy  Oct 23, 2008
    Bar opens at 4 p.m. Best dishes: French-cut cowgirl bone-in ribeye, New York strip, chopped salad, oysters on the half shell, mashed potatoes Vegetarian dishes: Salads and a variety of side dishes Children: Yes, for early evening hours, but on busy nights it can get smoky Parking: Complimentary valet Reservations: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes, but space between tables is very cramped Smoking: Cigar and cigarette smoking at the bar only Noise level: Medium to high Patio: No Takeout: Available... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Legal Sea Foods is here  Oct 18, 2008
    Address, telephone: 275 Baker Street, 678-500-3700Price range: $$ - $$$ Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, DiscoverHours of operation: Open for lunch and dinner Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Oyster bar downstairs is available Sunday-Thursday until midnight and Friday-Saturday until 1 a.m.) Best Dishes: New England clam chowder, crab cake, fried scrod or fried seafood platter, steamers, lobster roll Vegetarian Dishes:... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    • 'Cats care for community  Oct 18, 2008
    The city is only responsible for the curbs and gutters, though, and the sidewalk on the corner of Oakley Avenue and West Main Street was weathered and eroded, making wheelchair access difficult, even with the new curb-cut. "We were looking for a service project. We usually do one each year," Eugene Kramer, Burley High School football coach, said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Serving Heroes at Home  Oct 16, 2008
    A ramp was added to make it easier for wheelchair access ... The bathroom was remodeled to make it wheelchair accessible. (The Dolphin, CT)

    Symbol of patriotism getting a facelift  Oct 13, 2008
    And within two months, wheelchair access between the foyer and the main auditorium should be installed, Milligan said. Seven veterans organizations and two bars are resident and active in the Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building. (Lompoc Record, CA)

    Neo on Peachtree Road  Oct 12, 2008
    Reservations: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Smoking: No smoking; outdoor terrace available in the English garden Noise level: Medium Patio: No Takeout: Available Website. KEY TO RATINGS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Coming Up (Oct. 9)  Oct 8, 2008
    There is free parking and wheelchair access. Admission is $20 and $17 for students and seniors. (Needham Tab, MA)

    Helping People With Disabilities Make Use Of Public Transport  Oct 8, 2008
    Someone confined to a wheelchair, for example, may end up stuck at a bus stop many kilometres from home if a bus with wheelchair access never arrives, or a blind person could easily become lost trying to make a train connection if there is no one to assist him or her. For that reason, few disabled people use public transport alone in what constitutes a severe restriction of their freedom and autonomy. (Science Daily)

    Wallace Barbecue in Austell  Oct 5, 2008
    RESERVATIONS: No RECOMMENDED DISHES: Barbecue pork; onion rings; Wallace hot sauce PARKING: Lot parking WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes SMOKING POLICY: No NOISE LEVEL: Moderate TAKEOUT: Yes VERDICT: A family-run Austell institution serving up bargain-priced barbecue since 1966. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Marlow's Tavern  Oct 5, 2008
    WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes. SMOKING POLICY: After 10 p.m.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Brochure helps bird-watchers spot local winged celebs (55)  Oct 5, 2008
    Graphic icons provide at-a-glance information about other wildlife viewing opportunities and wheelchair access, and an easy-to-read roadmap provides driving directions to each site. Birding the Corvallis and Albany Areas is available at Corvallis Tourism, the Corvallis and Albany public libraries, Hesthavn Nature Center and the Corvallis Environmental Center. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    San Francisco Bay Area Mount Hamilt...  Oct 5, 2008
    There is wheelchair access to the main Lick Observatory building from the back. There is no gasoline or food service at Mt. Hamilton or anywhere along the road outside of San Jose. (Suite101.com)

    Historical museum nears completion  Oct 3, 2008
    The house was also given a decorative stone ramp to allow wheelchair access to the bottom floor of the museum. A new heating and cooling system was installed will help with the preservation of artifacts, according to Sperl. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)

    Tony Marmo, 90; founded girl's hockey team in Hub  Oct 3, 2008
    "Tony never wanted a title. He was one of those forces of nature who got things done. One time we needed a large hall with wheelchair access, and Tony got one for us in Orient Heights, along with a [disc jockey] who we still hire today. When food contributions came in, it was usually from Tony, who would always ask what we needed.". Mr. Marmo worked as an auto mechanic at a garage in Day Square in East Boston before becoming a housing inspector for the City of Boston, a job he retired from in... (Boston Globe)

    Holiday Rentals  Oct 3, 2008
    Stayz - No 1 in Holiday Accommodation Rentals. search from 22,468 holiday accommodation options Australia-wide. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Bold Dogwood is a welcome addition  Oct 3, 2008
    Reservations: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Smoking: No smoking Noise level: Medium Patio: Yes Takeout: Working on it Web site. KEY TO RATINGS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Cafe 101 is solid, oddly familiar  Sep 25, 2008
    Wheelchair access: Yes. Smoking: No smoking. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Metro Hotel Whisks You Away  Sep 25, 2008
    (Wheelchair access in one room and the main garden; no wheelchair access to the hotel's main building or cafe. Standard rates $109 to $149, and $99 to $139 Mon. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Fans can tour Cathedral  Sep 20, 2008
    Wheelchair access is via the elevator in Section 24. Field exit from Monument Park will close at approximately 4 p.m., prior to pregame batting practice for each team. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)

    Music Hall wows 'em with $2.2M lobby makeover  Sep 20, 2008
    Flush to the two outer walls are wheelchair access ramps, divided from the rest of the room with a waist high partition. Against these, again on both sides, are built-in, maroon, velvet settees. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Town will pursue grant to repair dangerous bridge in Wassaic  Sep 18, 2008
    Many senior citizens asked the board to consider using funds to make the North East Community Center's TAP (Transportation for Amenia Program) vans wheelchair accessible ... Euvrard said that he would look into the wheelchair access for the seniors' van through a different grant. (Henrietta Post, NY)

    Din Tai Fung  Sep 17, 2008
    Wheelchair access Yes. WHAT hails from Shanghai, weighs 21 grams (give or take. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Sotto Sotto on North Highland: Four stars  Sep 14, 2008
    Vegetarian Dishes: Insalata mista, insalata di farro, insalata Caprese, lots of pasta options Best dishes: Antipasto misto, tortelli di Michelangelo, risotto al funghi, risotto mantecato, pesce arrosto Children: For early evening hours Parking: Complimentary valet Reservations: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Smoking: No smoking Noise level: Medium. KEY TO RATINGS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    REMEMBER: Pope John Paul II's trip to Lourdes  Sep 13, 2008
    Because so many of the travelers are elderly, sick or dying, every hotel has wheelchair access. "People always ask me if I have seen miracles," says the Rev. Liam Griffin, a coordinator here. (USA Today -- News)

    Revamped Joël gets five stars  Sep 12, 2008
    Best dishes: Sashimi with dashi broth and mustard ice cream, tomato tart, foie gras with sauteed figs and caline sauce, seared diver scallops with leeks and tomato confit, braised beef short ribs with red wine sauce, mango pavlova, fig tart, praline Napoleon Children: A wonderful fine dining experience for the tween set Parking: Complimentary valet; adjacent garage Reservations: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Smoking: No smoking Noise level: Medium Patio: Yes Takeout: Yes Web site. KEY TO RATINGS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Woodbridge Grange Hall may be open to community by December  Sep 12, 2008
    The Woodbridge Grange Hall will have a new foundation, wheelchair access, new windows and other restorations by the end of the year. (Courtesy photographs). (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Letters for Monday, September 8, 2008  Sep 9, 2008
    Sometimes wheelchair access is mentioned, and there is limited supported living for people with developmental disabilities. The needs of people with chemical sensitivities, though, are always left out. (Missoulian, MT)

    Sidewalk to bridge, stairs latest ‘steps forward’ at BSS  Sep 7, 2008
    The family of late Sheriff Jack Heard of Harris County provided a funding resource that inspired construction of this much-used BSS recreational park and associated bridge area, but paved wheelchair access to the bridge area involved a long trip around through the activity pavilion in the park. Hansen s concrete walkway, a project toward his Eagle Scout badge, takes a direct route from BSS loop road to this Heard Park bridge-crossing route certainly making it the popular way to reach the main... (Brenham Banner, TX)

    * Beijing makes efforts to help, but hurdles remain  Sep 6, 2008
    One of the big projects has been to allow wheelchair access to the capitals public transport network ... Organizers of the Paralympics have said they are making arrangements for tens of thousands of disabled people to attend the Games, and have made adjustments at venues to allow greater wheelchair access. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    China opening its eyes to the disabled  Sep 6, 2008
    Wheelchair access can be equally difficult ... Wheelchair access has dramatically expanded ... The Paralympics is being promoted on state television every day, and officials have worked hard to improve wheelchair access, he noted. (Globe and Mail)

    Paralympics aim to change Chinese prejudices  Sep 5, 2008
    Improvements include 2,000 buses with wheelchair access, 300 bus stops with ramps and "blind paths" raised grooves along sidewalks that the blind can feel under their feet. "There are many blind paths now," Da says, "but they are not standardized, and they were not built or designed by blind people. Some of them are like setting a trap (with obstructions). We did one radio program where a blind journalist walked along the path, then bang! He bumped into something, felt what it was, then... (USA Today)

    Honey Pig induces food coma  Sep 4, 2008
    Parking: Adjacent lot Reservations: Yes, but not on weekends Wheelchair access: Yes Smoking: No smoking Noise level: Medium Patio: No Takeout: Yes Web site: None yet. KEY TO RATINGS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 2, 2008  Sep 3, 2008
    "AUSTIN Ginny McCallum, 43, who has been confined to a wheelchair for much of her adult life, came to hear presidential candidate Barack Obama speak at the University of Texas. Afterward she found herself in a wheelchair access breezeway as Obama and his entourage exited the arena. The candidate spotted her, came over, grabbed her hand and pulled her up. She found herself standing for the first time in eleven years. "He smiled at me and said, Yes, you can," she says. "I was so stunned... (North County Times)

    Il Bacio Pizzeria & Trattoria on Piedmont  Aug 31, 2008
    95 Reservations: Yes Recommended dishes: Pizza; gelato Parking: Lot Wheelchair access: Yes Smoking policy: No smoking Noise level: Moderate Takeout: Yes Web site: Verdict: A friendly, family red sauce joint, but the food may be hit-or-miss. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    San Vicente fans sadly await closing  Aug 30, 2008
    There will be 250 parking spaces (double the current amount), a concession building and comfort station, extended courtesy dock, boat rental dock and a floating fishing pier with wheelchair access. Weber said the Boating and Waterways Department, which provided grant money for the existing marina and launch, is OK with the new plan as long as existing facilities are replaced. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    School settles disabled girl case  Aug 21, 2008
    She needed a school with wheelchair access and disabled toilet facilities. Her application was delayed for a year because the SELB asked for a lengthy assessment. (BBC News -- UK)

    Ash St Cellar  Aug 19, 2008
    Wheelchair access Yes. IMAGINE if Leisel Jones gave up breaststroke for freestyle. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Posse to police handicapped parking spots  Aug 18, 2008
    The spots designed for vans with wheelchair access are often taken up by several cars parked sideways, he said. This story is available through KHOU, Ch. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Steamhouse Lounge  Aug 17, 2008
    75; seafood and entrees, $10-$35 RESERVATIONS: No RECOMMENDED DISHES: Oysters, steamed and fried seafood PARKING: Street; complimentary valet after 5 p.m. WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes SMOKING POLICY: Upstairs, inside and outside. TAKEOUT: Yes VERDICT: A favorite Buckhead bar is reborn in Midtown, but it's still a lot like Key West. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Stout Irish Sports Pub  Aug 17, 2008
    WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes. SMOKING POLICY: Smoking allowed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Camp for Disabled in Adirondacks  Aug 16, 2008
    Pontoon boat: a dock ramp provides wheelchair access to the camp s pontoon boat for lake tours, fishing, or birding (camp residents include loons, ospreys, bald eagles). Fishing dock: dock provides high rails for leaning fishing rods on while baiting a hook. (Suite101.com)

    Penang earns a four-star review  Aug 14, 2008
    Food: Malaysian Service: Friendly, funny, sometimes even a bit kooky Address, telephone: 4897 Buford Highway, Suite 113, Chamblee, 770-220-0308 Price range: $$ Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard Hours of operation: Open for lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Vegetarian Dishes: Almost anything on the menu can be made for vegetarians Best dishes: Roti canai, assam fish, mee goreng, char kway teow, peanut pancake Children: Anytime Parking: Adjacent lot Reservations: Yes Wheelchair access:... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Leadership little to do with rank  Aug 9, 2008
    There's dinner with colleagues, until wheelchair access is checked. "It's only three stairs," the restaurant employee shirtily declares, as the entire booking is cancelled. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Run Ryan Run to Beijing  Jul 31, 2008
    Wheelchair access and a drop-off location are available on the west side of Georgia Street adjacent to the middle school. To ensure even those who are not mobile can be part of the experience, Ron Seymour of TV6 has agreed to film the event in its entirety and broadcast it on TV6 at 8 p.m. on Aug. 4. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)

    Advanced search  Jul 30, 2008
    Bringing you all of the Florida Today's visual and classified ads. Search Criteria for Brevard County Apartments in Northeastern Florida. (Florida Today)

    Straits, Ludacris' new place  Jul 30, 2008
    m. Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vegetarian Dishes: Straits frites with Kaffir lime aioli, vegetarian samosas, roti prata, garlic noodles Best dishes: Murtabak, kung pao chicken, banana blossom salad, spare ribs, watermelon salad Children: For early evening hours Parking: Complimentary valet or $3 in lot on 5th Street Reservations: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Smoking: No smoking Noise level: Medium Patio: Yes Takeout: Yes Web site. KEY TO RATINGS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Proposal to force housing industry to provide greater access  Jul 29, 2008
    CHRIS LAMONT: Our concern is when you particularly in high density, medium and high density, specified there must be all wheelchair access in certain areas, and certain corridors width. That makes it a substantial difference to pricing. (ABC Online)

    Cameli's Gourmet Pizza Joint  Jul 27, 2008
    50 Reservations: For large parties Recommended dishes: Thin crust pizza; fettuccini Bolognese; Greek salad Parking: Lot Wheelchair access: Yes Smoking policy: Smoking on the patio and after 10 p.m. Noise level: Loud Takeout: Yes Web site: Verdict: Renovated but unreconstructed, Cameli's is still a different kind of pizza joint. Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Wisteria on N. Highland  Jul 27, 2008
    Vegetarian Dishes: Black-eyed pea hummus with sweet potato fries, seasonal vegetable plate Best dishes: Iron skillet fried chicken with roasted corn pudding, molasses-rubbed pork tenderloin with sweet potato souffle, black-eyed pea hummus with sweet potato chips Children: For early evening hours Parking: Complimentary valet or on-street Reservations: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Smoking: No smoking Noise level: Medium Patio: No Takeout: Yes Website. KEY TO RATINGS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    MJC's spacious and state-of-the-art new complex 'exceeds expectations'  Jul 27, 2008
    Seating in the theater was reduced from 940 to 820 to allow for more legroom and easier wheelchair access. For the same reason, the Little Theater reduced its seats from 94 to 74. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    * Johnny Neihu's News Watch: Warning: contains septic statistics  Jul 19, 2008
    It will grade them based on ventilation, lighting, cleanliness, wheelchair access and whether or not they have those little stick figures indicating mens and womens on the doors. Im trying to figure out what all this has to do with the Environmental Protection Administration. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    The bright side of the energy crunch  Jul 19, 2008
    At the Embarcadero, another man was doing the same against a Muni wheelchair access ramp. Why don't our officials walk around the streets and see what's going on. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

    NYC transplant Spice Market  Jul 13, 2008
    Children: For lunch or early evening hours Parking: Hotel valet or inside Colony Square Reservations: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Smoking: No smoking Noise level: Medium Patio: No Takeout: Yes Web site. KEY TO RATINGS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Park Grounds  Jul 13, 2008
    25; hot breakfast and cold cereal bar, $3-$7; add-ons and sides, $1-$2 RESERVATIONS: No RECOMMENDED DISHES: BLT; Reynoldstown Breakfast sandwich PARKING: Onsite WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes SMOKING POLICY: On the patio NOISE LEVEL: Moderate to loud TAKEOUT: Yes VERDICT: Dogs and dog owners can kick back for breakfast, lunch or dinner at this quirky Reynoldtown coffeehouse cum canine retreat. Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Taste on Sussex Lane  Jul 8, 2008
    Wheelchair access Yes. TASTE is six places in one - a bar, bakery, cafe, bistro, restaurant and takeaway - on the ground floor of the monolithic Westpac building. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Lake hot spots: J. Bruner's  Jul 4, 2008
    Offers: Non-smoking restaurant, smoking area in bar only, takeout, wheelchair access, wine. Nine dollar charge for shared dinner. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Parish Foods is N.O. with ATL spin  Jul 3, 2008
    Address, telephone: 240 North Highland, 404-681-4434 Price range: $ - $$ Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express Hours of operation: Market open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to midnight, Saturday 8 a.m. to midnight, Sunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Dinner hours for the restaurant are Monday through Thursday 5 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to midnight and Sunday 5 to 10 p.m. Brunch in the restaurant Saturday and Sunday... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Habitat home promises mother, son room to roam  Jun 29, 2008
    Small door frames and little wheelchair access don t allow him much mobility. Wilda feeds him, clothes him and bathes him in the living room. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Seniors program cuts waiting list  Jun 27, 2008
    Two of the vehicles will be converted to provide full wheelchair access, he said, and eventually all four will be used in a new integrated transportation system. "These enhancements to community services will go a long ways toward meeting the needs of many seniors and their caregivers who wish to remain at home," said a news release from the agency. (Owen Sound Sun Times)

    S.D. disobeying court order, Blackwater says  Jun 26, 2008
    Neil said in the June 20 letter that San Diego's chief building official, Afsaneh Ahmadi, placed 64 conditions on the final permit for a ship simulator, including wheelchair access. Neil said the difficulty in getting the final permit is inconsistent with the court's wishes and the spirit of its ruling. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Re-imagining the house  Jun 25, 2008
    When you move, you throw a bunch of stuff away, new people move in and they remodel everything and throw a bunch more stuff away," Stoumen said. For that reason, the ground floor of the home is at grade. In the future, wheelchair access will not be a problem. The model of planning for the elevator also follows Stoumen's idea that taking small steps toward greener living is a healthy way to think about environmental improvements. "People see all that you can do to make a home greener, and they... (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    Derby Street sidewalk replacement under way  Jun 20, 2008
    The city is installing curb ramps to allow for wheelchair access to sidewalks, said Guerra. Locations. (Pekin Times, IL)

    The Shed at Glenwood  Jun 20, 2008
    Vegetarian Dishes: Beet salad with Sweet Grass Dairy goat cheese, tempura veggies, fried okra, creamed corn, Best dishes: Beet salad with Sweet Grass Dairy goat cheese, tempura veggies, fried okra, creamed corn, whole roasted fish (snapper), profiteroles Children: Definitely, with a children's menu Parking: Adjacent lot Reservations: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Smoking: No Noise level: High when busy Patio: Yes Takeout: Yes. KEY TO RATINGS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Will Improving Wheelchair Access Save $54 Billion?  Jun 17, 2008
    Will Improving Wheelchair Access Save $54 Billion. The economic benefit of making mini-golf courses more disability-friendly. (Slate)

    Holeman and Finch Public House  Jun 13, 2008
    Parking: Garage with complimentary valet if desired Reservations: No Wheelchair access: Yes Smoking: No Noise level: High when busy Patio: No Takeout: Yes Web site. KEY TO RATINGS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    World changers  Jun 13, 2008
    At a home off Wampam Circle Thursday morning, another group also built a deck and wheelchair access ramp, this one for a Wasilla woman diagnosed with multiple sclerosis who will one day be confined to a wheelchair. Nearby in the yard, a bonfire in a fire pit kept some of the chilly southerners warm. (Anchorage Daily News)

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