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Council adopts resolution directing citywide disability audit ahead of 2034 Special Olympics
Summary
The council unanimously passed a resolution urging a citywide audit of accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities; sponsors and public commenters said the audit will identify barriers and help prepare Nashville for the 2034 Special Olympics.
The Metropolitan Council adopted a resolution urging Metro government to conduct a citywide disability audit to evaluate accessibility across public facilities, transportation and services.
Councilmember Ewing, the lead sponsor, said one in four people has a disability and Nashville’s aging population makes the issue urgent. The resolution, sponsored by Ewing, Welsh, Ellis and Evans, asks the city to engage consultants, benchmark best practices from other cities and coordinate with nonprofits and…
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