your county provide easy access for the disabled or are your towns and cities designed mainly for the young and able-bodied?  Why is this?
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The Americans for Disabilities Act has encouraged public buildings to create means (or retrofit) access to those with limited mobility. But private buildings don't have to comply.\n\nI have a young daughter in a wheelchair and you discover very quickly which buildings and businesses are helpful, and which are not. Overall, I think places have done a pretty good job of making it easier for all abilities (businesses want your money, 'natch), but there's a long way to go.
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it depends on how populated the area is... rural areas tend to have older people which are usually republican, and urban areas have younger people which are usually democratic
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Just remember, if people with disabilities do not have equal rights, in this case, a parking issue, then it is discrimination. If there is no parking for handicapped people, then the church is in violation of the law. \n\nA question of street parking deals with the local town/city offices. Ask them for more information. A simple phone call should do.
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The Olympics are only for the benefit of the few no matter how much spin and crap you smear over them.\nSure if you live London even more people will benefit and there will be people employed to go round pub's etc trying the ensure good harmony for those that have been inconvenienced by it all with quotes such as " only mutli-culture Britain can do the games this well" or "look how many people are spending money, less tax for us to pay next year" never mind the traffic it goes in Red Ken's Mayor office to be spent on London.\nBut I feel the problem for the rest of the British Isles is that there is no benefit, only an extra tax burden to keep London shining.
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Wastewater Treatment is a very secure business.  Working for a City or County gives good benefits.
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When I see someone in a wheelchair, I realise that that person is physically challenged, however that doesnot mean he is a handicap in his life situations. With latest technologies and assistive devices , it's amazing how enabled a person can be for most of his life situations inspite of his physical limitations.
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You are probably young, but it depends on what you mean by "disabled". Blind, deaf, paralyzed ??? Most disabled people learn to live with their limitations graciously and lead FULL lives.
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this is really good question and an important one. \n\nI am a member of town government and there have been 2x we have gotten more then 13%-20% of community members out to vote.The first is has to do with "self interest". Services and/or programs that community members DIRECTLY benefit from would be cut due to budget constraints. Second, local businesses wanted a vote to pass regarding an issue. They contributed enough money to be fund a major campaign: radio ads, newspaper ads, fliers.\n\nIt takes A LOT to get people's attention. Additionally it takes even more to keep them engaged. You don't "win the battle" the first time...they give up.It is always, "I am too busy", Ya what ever", "they are gonna do what they are gonna do. my vote doesn't make a big difference", and on and on it goes.\nSometimes I think people are so busy and worried about just keeping their own lives together they do not look at the bigger picture and how it impacts their lives now and in the future.\nThe sad, sad result is that we allow politicians and government to serve their own self-interests and then play "Monday morning quarter back" about the results we have to live with.\nAgain, good question. Human beings are loosing their lives around the world for this right to have a government "by the people for the people."
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It's hard to do so, I do believe that there are many responsible countries out there that are really trying, but not every country is a responsible one, some counties are ruled by selfish rulers who's only concern is power that they can acquire for them selves. I think it best if counties are ruled by governments that allow their citizens to have a voice, when we can get the world on board with that I think we might have a chance.
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We are all getting older and most of us will some day become "aged".  A society is known and remembered for how it treats its weakest and most defenseless, and the aged are certainly part of that group.   \n\nA society can support its aged by enabling them to retain as much dignity and independence as possible.  This can be accomplished in a variety of ways, including establishment of affordable accessible housing and provision of home care services for those who can no longer quite keep up with the demands of running a household.  Meals on Wheels are important to many older people, as are special transportation services, telephone services for the deaf and hard of hearing, and assistive living devices such as "grabbers" to allow a person to pick up an item from the floor without bending, walkers, and various tools that make everyday tasks easier.  If each of us did a couple of hours a week of volunteer service to help the aged, their lives could probably be made much happier and less stressful and many more older people could continue to live in their own homes.  Kindness, caring and compassion go a long way and make a huge difference.\n\nThe aged need human contact and companionship, just as we all do.  Pairing elementary and high schools with seniors' complexes can often do mch to alleviate the loneliness of old age.  \n\nSupporting the aged is not the responsibility of governments alone, but part of the responsibility of all of us.  It is sometimes good to reflect, and to remember that the people we affect unthinkingly today may be our caregivers tomorrow.   Getting old is a fact of life.  My approach is to treat the aged of today the way I would like to be treated when I am old.
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Is there any reasons why the lady needs to have disability?  Sounds like there's more to it than just wanting to help.  In any case, you can get connected with the Association of the Handicapped.  They should be able to assist.
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I think there is a lot of confusion about this issue.  The radicalists shout  "We are people and there is nothing wrong with disability" ....OK fair enough.  I dont have a problem with disability or disabled people.  But why do others need to be born that way if there is a cure?  Its like saying Cancer is a fact of life, we have the drugs to treat it but we wont do it cos cancer sufferers are people too!  It is not logical.  Disbled people should be a real part of the community, REAL inclusion, not just lip service and to be able to fulfill their potential.  But if I had the choice of gene therapy and a child free of disablilites I would want to take the therapy.  There is surely no question that disabilty causes suffering whether that be physical, mental or emotional, and I would want to avoid that for any child of mine if I could.
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Probably Minnesota (my state) or Wisconsin.  We get all the low income system abusers from Illinois and other states.  I would rather see that help go to a disabled woman than some good-for-nothing lazy baby factory that can't keep her legs closed or use birth control to save her life or some even more worthless fully able bodied (censored bad word) man who learned how to work the system instead of just getting a job like the rest of us.
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I dont think it has anything to do with population.  I think it has to do more with the fact that there are a lot more things to do than ever.  People work more that one job, kids are into lots of sports, going to the malls, etc.  This happens in large and small towns.  I lived in a small towm most of my life and now that I am in a larger city, I interact with people a lot more.
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For ease and convenience of the severely disabled and the extremely ill...You will not appreciate this unless you are one of these...Really!!!
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IT  IS ABOUT THE SMALLER STATES...for several reasons....\n\n1.  There are more people in one major us city than in my entire state.....and do you think those people have the same interests as me and the people for a rural agricultural state....no...they just don't have that point of view.....it gives ever state, rural and urban and equal say....\n\n2.  People in urban areas tend to be more liberal...and rural people tend to be more conservative....this gives the parties some equal grounds....\n\n3.  Having to win the small states also forces the candidates to campaign in the lower populated states as well....if we did not have the electoral college.....then they would only really have to focus on the large cities and that would be it.....which as I already said is going to have a great deal of differences on what they see as important.\n\n4.  The EC does give a better feel for what the country wants as a whole and not just what the larger populated areas want or feel is important....\n\nDo you really think that a Office manager for NYC really knows what kind of person would benefit the small agricultural communities and family farms of the mid-west....I don't....and that is a major part of this country....is that person more imporant....no.....\n\nKeep the college...in evens the playing field for several groups..\n\n1.  Urban-vs-Rural\n\n2. Conservatives-vs-liberals
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I most definitely do. The decisions that are made on the your local level are the ones, most of the time, that have the most affect on a person. Additonally, the local politicians are easier to make contact with if you have concerns and questions.