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Rolling Back Access Rules and New Inclusive Spaces | New Bedford News
The Department of Labor is reversing a 2013 rule requiring federal contractors to hire at least 7% workers with disabilities, sparking debate over whether mandates alone solve inclusion gaps. While ADA-compliant spaces like hotels still fall short in practice — as seen when a wheelchair-using actress was denied a flight — new hope emerges in Olathe, Kansas, where Michael’s Wonder World, a fully accessible theme park built by a developer inspired by his son’s disability, is underway. It’s a powerful reminder that progress is possible — even as the work to make everyday life truly inclusive…
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