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AARP declares Wayne County 'Age-Friendly'; outreach program highlights AccessNow accessibility markers
Summary
Wayne County's Age-Friendly application was approved by AARP within 48 hours, and Wayne Tomorrow! announced a program recognizing accessible businesses via the AccessNow app.
Wayne Tomorrow! Outreach Specialist Kelli Connor told the commissioners that AARP approved Wayne County’s Age-Friendly community application within 48 hours of submission and described local outreach to promote accessibility.
Connor said the Wayne Tomorrow! Transportation Task Force is recognizing businesses identified as accessible through a crowd-sourced app called AccessNow and distributing window clings and brochures to help less-accessible businesses improve entry and service for patrons with different abilities.
The announcement was offered as an informational update; no board action was required.
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