THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AT 30 -- PART 7

VOICES OF VICTORY, CELEBRATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS

AND REMAINING CHALLENGES 

Ciotti’s activism resulted in 10 years spent on Arlington planning commission. Ciotti’s leadership has led to 75 roll-in showers in units in new buildings. 

Her goal is to increase the mandated number of accessible showers from two percent to Arlington requiring four percent then ultimately10 percent.

“It allows people to age in place. 

It gives you dignity and a clean shower – whether you are a veteran returning with a major SCI injury or a person who simply ripped up your knee on a ski trip,” she said. 

“We have the ADA, but your community is only as accessible as you insist it will be.”