Disability group wants full-time ADA director
The Mayor’s Commission on Disability is asking the Oxford Board of Aldermen to consider hiring a permanent, part-time American with Disabilities Act director to help monitor new construction and comliancy issues. (July 31, 2012, Page 1, 3)
Creating awareness of unseen need
While a service dog may best be known for helping visually impaired, the animals also perform a variety of other life-saving services. At least one Oxford resident is striking out to help educate after an experience left her thrown out of a local store. (August 9, 2011, Page 1)
Making Oxford accessible
ADA sidewalks are planned for several areas around Oxford with funds promised on an annual basis to the Mayor’s Committee on Disability Issues. (January 7, 2010)
