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Candidate criticizes federal rollbacks on community access standards, urges investment in accessibility
Summary
Mandato called recent federal pullbacks on community-access standards a 'backslide' and cited curb cuts as an example of disability-rights gains that benefit everyone; hosts discussed local recognition of Accessibility Day.
Brandy Mandato said recent federal changes to accessibility standards are "such a mistake" and framed accessibility as both a civil-rights and community-living issue. She cited curb cuts—originally advanced by disability-rights activists—as an example of an accommodation that benefits parents with strollers as well as people with disabilities.
The Moderator noted local efforts such as Accessibility Day organized by Mary Caruso and asked where Mandato stands on federal and state accessibility policies. Mandato said accessibility is core to her platform and that investments in access improve life for all residents.
