/tags/ada ADA en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:10:08 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-10-16/an-accessible-playground-designed-for-kids-of-all-abilities-is-coming-to-queeny-park The Teddy and Friends Unlimited Play Playground is designed to allow children who have a disability to safely and independently play. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:10:08 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-10-16/an-accessible-playground-designed-for-kids-of-all-abilities-is-coming-to-queeny-park Ulaa Kuziez /health-science-environment/2024-06-20/missouri-breaks-federal-laws-mentally-ill-nursing-homes A majority of Missourians sent to restrictive nursing homes because of mental illness would be better served in a less restrictive setting, a year-and-a-half federal investigation determined. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-06-20/missouri-breaks-federal-laws-mentally-ill-nursing-homes Clara Bates /law-order/2024-05-10/missouri-residents-illegally-denied-food-aid-by-state-federal-court The Missouri Department of Social Services’ call center issues ultimately denied eligible Missourians meaningful access to benefits, a judge found. Fri, 10 May 2024 19:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-05-10/missouri-residents-illegally-denied-food-aid-by-state-federal-court Clara Bates /government-politics-issues/2022-05-31/disabled-accessibility-in-st-louis-set-to-get-a-2-million-boost Projects to be completed include making two men's restrooms at City Hall accessible and improving access to the city’s parks and recreation centers. Tue, 31 May 2022 10:20:08 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-05-31/disabled-accessibility-in-st-louis-set-to-get-a-2-million-boost Rachel Lippmann /arts/2017-05-03/curious-louis-how-builders-can-use-universal-design-to-make-homes-everyone-can-use Jane Jones was overwhelmed when she first visited the 6 North Apartments building in the Central West End.Built in 2004, it’s the nation’s first building… Thu, 04 May 2017 02:52:16 GMT /arts/2017-05-03/curious-louis-how-builders-can-use-universal-design-to-make-homes-everyone-can-use /government-politics-issues/2015-12-30/2015-in-review-ferguson-gets-top-news-nod From Ferguson to Syria: Though separated by more than 6,000 miles, these places were the setting for events that many St. Louisans recalled as they… Wed, 30 Dec 2015 11:22:41 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-12-30/2015-in-review-ferguson-gets-top-news-nod Linda Lockhart /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2015-09-30/this-is-a-civil-rights-movement-that-needs-to-have-its-due-25-years-after-the-ada It has been 25 years since the historic Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted by the U.S. Congress and St. Louis will join cities across the country… Wed, 30 Sep 2015 21:29:39 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2015-09-30/this-is-a-civil-rights-movement-that-needs-to-have-its-due-25-years-after-the-ada Kelly Moffitt /government-politics-issues/2014-07-25/st-louis-disability-advocates-reflect-on-the-24th-anniversary-of-the-ada Saturday is the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The law requires public accommodations be made for people with disabilities… Sat, 26 Jul 2014 03:13:38 GMT /government-politics-issues/2014-07-25/st-louis-disability-advocates-reflect-on-the-24th-anniversary-of-the-ada /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2013-07-11/colleen-starkloff-continues-advocating-for-rights-for-people-with-disabilities Colleen Kelly Starkloff has been on the forefront of the disability rights movement ever since she met her late husband, Max Starkloff, in the nursing… Fri, 12 Jul 2013 01:32:57 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2013-07-11/colleen-starkloff-continues-advocating-for-rights-for-people-with-disabilities Mary Edwards, Alex Heuer, Don Marsh /health-science-environment/2011-07-25/decades-after-ada-became-law-disabled-people-are-still-fighting-for-full-inclusion This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 25, 2011 - During one especially cold morning in January of last year, a disabled man who uses a… Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:37:11 GMT /health-science-environment/2011-07-25/decades-after-ada-became-law-disabled-people-are-still-fighting-for-full-inclusion Robert Joiner