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Public testimony highlights accessibility gaps; lawmakers pledge panel and follow-up
Summary
A public commenter told a Senate committee that people with disabilities face barriers to basic facilities and services; legislators praised the testimony, mentioned ongoing park-accessibility work and pledged to convene panels and follow up with the speaker.
Heather Taylor, a member of the public who uses a wheelchair, told the Senate committee about difficulties she and others face accessing public facilities and services and asked lawmakers to ensure existing legal protections are implemented.
"They can't even get their wheelchair to a toilet," Taylor said, describing situations where people with disabilities cannot access restrooms or other basic services. She framed her remarks around…
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