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Resident urges Roanoke to improve chamber accessibility, cites Market Building obstacles on ADA anniversary
5442380 · July 22, 2025
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Summary
On the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a resident told Roanoke City Council on July 21 that the council chamber podium and downtown Market Building sidewalks are not accessible and urged immediate changes.
Dwayne Howard, a resident and former member of the Alexandria Commission for People with Disabilities, told Roanoke City Council on July 21 that the council chamber’s fixed podium and downtown Market Building sidewalks create accessibility barriers and urged the city to adopt adjustable, lowerable tables and improve clear pedestrian access.
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