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The Athens Uptown Improvements and Sunset Motel projects face roadblocks during the bid process
By: Amanda Pirani
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — A project to fund improvements in uptown Athens was cancelled after being put out to bid four times without receiving a single proposal. The… Read More
A bipartisan bill in Ohio would require health insurers to pay for prosthetics
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — When someone loses a limb, they often get a prosthetic device. But many of those devices cannot get wet or are made in a way… Read More
At a fairer Ohio State Fair, accessibility takes the spotlight
By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — The Ohio State Fair is returning with all of its adored staples: deep-fried foods, a petting zoo and, of course, a massive cow carved… Read More
The 11th Annual Burr Oak Alive Boat Flotilla helps raise money for the state park
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) – While it was not standing 1,453 feet tall, the Empire State Building did plod along Burr Oak Lake last Saturday. It was among the many boats,… Read More
A crosswalk proposal for uptown Athens highlights tensions between accessibility and historic preservation
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens city leaders are considering a crosswalk proposal to replace some of the street bricks in the historic uptown district to address mobility concerns. The proposal… Read More
Athens City Commission on Disabilities members call out the city for lack of accessibility
By: Jack Greene
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – Members of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities say the city’s work to address accessibility issues is “a systematic failure.” Commission Chair Davey McNelly told the… Read More
Using technology to open up wilderness trails to people with disabilities
By: Emily Chen-Newton | NPR
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SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN, W.Va. (NPR) — Outdoor recreation and wilderness trails played a larger role in the lives of many Americans since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, including those with… Read More
Grassroots movement seeks to make hiking trails more accessible to all
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Outdoor enthusiasts know well the physical and restorative benefits of spending a beautiful day in the woods on a trail. But for many people, there are… Read More
Athens Curbside Conversation – Pedestrian Accessibility in the City of Athens
Several members of the City of Athens ad hoc Pedestrian Accessibility Committee will be on hand to talk about the work the committee is doing, and they will be there… Read More
The Haunted Woods at Shawnee Hills
Outdoor Haunted Woods ¾ mi trail, Fri & Sat 10/15-10/31 7-10pm, Handicap accessible. Sensory and accessible-friendlier event on 10/15 6-7pm. No-scare Trick or Treat on 10/31, 5-7pm. Charity haunt benefits… Read More
Minority International Student Panel on Healthcare in Athens
The Racial Equity Coalition’s Health and Wellness Committee is hosting a free online event, “Minority International Student Panel on Healthcare in Athens” on Friday, April 2 from 12-1:30 pm. Come… Read More
Uptown Athens Walk & Roll Audit
Athens Curbside Conversations and the Athens Disabilities Commission will be hosting a Walk & Roll Audit on Thurs 26 Sept at 5:30pm in front of the Athens City Building. Learn… Read More
Dr. J.W. Smith Weighs In on Accessibility Issues at OU
By: Adam Rich
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In this episodes of “Conversations from Studio B”, host Dr. Carolyn Lewis invites Dr. J.W. Smith for a monthly discussion on disability and accessibility issues in Athens and on the… Read More