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Public Advocate addresses need for improved school accessibility
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Public Advocate Williams highlights the lack of accessibility in New York City schools for students with disabilities. He cites statistics and legal requirements, calling for significant investment to improve school accessibility.
- Only 31.1% of New York City schools are fully accessible for people with disabilities
- The Americans with Disabilities Act requires equal access to public education for people with disabilities
- Williams calls for an allocation of $450 million, in addition to the existing $750 million investment, to make at least 45% of schools fully accessible by 2030
Jumaane Williams
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In August of twenty twenty three, Advocates for Children found that only 31.1% of New York City schools are fully accessible for people with disabilities.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that governments ensure people with disabilities have equal access to public programs and services including public education.
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However, many students with disabilities are barred from attending the neighborhood schools because of an accessible infrastructure.
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The city must allocate $450,000,000 in addition to the 750,000,000 investment in the twenty twenty, twenty twenty four capital plan, totaling 1,250,000,000.00 to make at least 45% of schools that serve as a primary location for a school fully accessible by 02/1930.