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Rep. Burrows urges creation of statewide ADA coordinator to centralize accessibility work
Summary
Representative Elizabeth Burrows told the House Human Services Committee a permanent Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator would standardize ADA training across state agencies, help locate federal grants, and reduce lawsuits; the bill currently authorizes the position if appropriations are made.
Representative Elizabeth Burrows (Windsor-1) told the House Human Services Committee that a bill to create a permanent Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator would address uneven ADA compliance across state government.
Burrows opened with data: “More than 1 quarter of Vermonters have at least 1 disability,” and she said roughly 60 percent of Human Rights Commission cases relate to disability discrimination. She said many Vermonters with disabilities earn under $25,000 a year and rely on multiple state agencies for supports that are often siloed and inconsistently applied.
Burrows said the coordinator would serve as a central, authoritative…
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