This article from the Cape Cod Times explores disability and citizenship. You can read the whole article here.
Every town on the Cape holds its town meeting in a location that at least meets the minimum standards to be accessible to voters who use wheelchairs.But town meeting venues aren't always so accommodating for those who are visually or hearing-impaired.
The article goes on to document a lack of awareness of accessibility requirements by towns in the area. With financial pressures to save money this is not a hopeful sign.
Posted by rollingrains at April 19, 2008 07:21 PM