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Count the greater Knoxville area among
the regions that have experienced explosive post-pandemic growth.
To help steer elected officials toward
good decisions that foster smart growth and sound financing to serve it, ETNR
is working to create a course that will educate municipal officials.
HE ANNOUNCED THIS GIANT STEP FORWARD WHILE UNVEILING SUPERHERO PARK – THE FIRST FULLY ADA AND AUTISM-FOCUSED SENSORY PARK IN MIAMI
I’m proud to support longtime friend Ralph “Rafael” Rosado at today’s press conference.
I have known Rosado for 2+ decades.
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At the press conference this month, Rosado also announced he will be forming a commission on disability for the City Of Miami.
MDA QUEST MEDIA
Jonathan Lengel, who lives with congenital
muscular dystrophy, (CMD) and uses a power wheelchair, is pursuing a
double major in digital technologies/emerging media and music at Fordham
University’s Lincoln Center campus in New York City, asked Fordham to connect
him to another wheelchair user on campus.
He asked them if campus facilities
have accessible entrances, if elevators are well-maintained, and whether the
university does a good job of clearing ice and snow from the accessible paths
of travel.
It was invaluable to get this
information from a source with lived experience.
“They are the keys to the kingdom —
find out how their experience has been,” he says.
MDA QUEST MEDIA
Visit the school in your sophomore or
junior year of high school. Reach out to the disability office and gauge how
proactive it is.
This saved me a lot of time,” said Jonathan
Lengel, who lives with congenital muscular dystrophy, (CMD) and uses a
power wheelchair, is pursuing a double major in digital technologies/emerging
media and music at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus in New York City.
…noting that he used in-person visits
to weed out some campuses with old buildings that weren’t retrofitted with
ramps and elevators.
However, if there are accessibility
issues at a school you like, don’t write them off until you’ve asked if they
will address the issues.
When Jonathan committed to Fordham,
the school began modifying his on-campus residence and had it ready for his
fall move-in.
“Always remember, self-advocacy is the
most powerful tool,” he says.
MDA QUEST MEDIA
In high school, Jonathan worked with Annie
Tulkin, MS, CEO and Founder of Accessible College, LLC. to create a list of
questions to ask disability offices about housing, transportation, and overall
accessibility at the schools he was considering.
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“It’s important to understand that the
disability services office is separate from the admissions department,” says Annie
Tulkin, MS, CEO and Founder of Accessible College, LLC.
“Information that a student may share
with the office prior to acceptance and enrollment is not shared with the
admissions department.”
on World Autism Awareness Day
Commissioner Rosado to Announce First Fully ADA
and Autism-Focused Sensory Park on World Autism Awareness Day
(Miami, FL – March 31, 2026) - In recognition of World Autism Awareness
Day, City of Miami Commissioner Ralph “Rafael” Rosado will host a press
conference to unveil a groundbreaking initiative: the development of the city’s
and county’s first fully ADA-compliant, autism-focused sensory park.
This landmark project represents a major step forward in
Miami’s ongoing commitment to accessibility, equity, and inclusion for all
residents. Designed to provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment,
the sensory park will feature thoughtfully curated spaces that accommodate
individuals with autism and other sensory sensitivities.
The announcement will take place at Miami City Hall,
bringing together community leaders, advocates, educators, and organizations
dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families.
Participating organizations includes Autism Speaks, The
Miami Foundation, S.T.A.R.S., Spectrum Family, Easter Seals South Florida, Miami-Dade
County Public Schools, and Miami-Dade County.
Members of the media and public are encouraged to attend.
WHO: Commissioner Ralph “Rafael”
Rosado
WHAT: Announcement of Miami’s First Fully ADA and Autism-Focused Sensory
Park
WHEN: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM
WHERE: Miami City Hall – Commission Chambers, 3500 Pan American Drive,
Miami, FL
CONTACT:
Jennifer Torna
Director of Communications, City of Miami, District 4
JTorna@miamigov.com
