Confessions have been extended to nursing homes and assisted-living facilities with a mobile unit called Church-Haul--an old U-Haul trailer retrofitted for wheelchair and
handicap accessibility.
The scope of the $16.4 million rehab project includes a restoration of masonry exteriors, repair and replacement of roofs, security cameras, and improved
handicap accessibility. Apartments will undergo renovations and mechanical system upgrades.
The Elizabeth Branch completed an $8 million renovation project in 2013, providing
handicap accessibility, complete building renovations and upgrades including multiple Health and Wellness Centers, new equipment, free member wifi and expanded and renovated residence facilities.
The lowest scores were given to cleanliness of public areas and public toilets and to
handicap accessibility in tourist sites (3.4 points), as well as to taxi drivers and the nature of information in their language (3.3 points).
However, opponents say the building is structurally sound, and with a new heating system, asbestos removal ($25,000 is already approved for that purpose), and
handicap accessibility improvements, the building can continue to function as useful space for the town, potentially as a senior center, community center, cultural center or public meeting place.
The mix of projects encompasses small and large houses; one-story and multi-story houses; and ideas for general accessibility and comfort as well as some targeted more directly at
handicap accessibility. Chapters cover the spectrum of accessible home planning, from room arrangements to kitchens, baths, entries, and exterior areas.
A triple whammy of stricter federal safety regulations,
handicap accessibility mandates, and injury lawsuits gradually removes swing sets from the nation's playgrounds.
Gillrup sees The Ice Cream Patch as "probably one of the first new businesses in the city to make use of recent changes in state and city laws regarding
handicap accessibility. It makes me feel like an equally welcome customer coming into the store.
Chapelridge of Fort Smith also offers its tenants wall-to-wall carpeting,
handicap accessibility, cable-ready rooms and exterior storage rooms.
3.The landscape architect should be familiar with local and state codes and
handicap accessibility ordinances.