People with Disabilities are Not Innately Vulnerable (Part 11)

But when they are left out of the adaptation planning process — the consequences can be disastrous

Roth said city, county and state governments that fail to design for all are violating a long-established federal law.

“Every year, billions of federal dollars come to communities for recovery, rebuilding, hazard mitigation, programming and communications. For nearly a half

century, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 has required that every federal dollar spent must be done in a way that accommodates all. 

There are no waivers. The Rehab Act, older than ADA, requires spending money to make communities accessible.”