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Sen. Parkinson wants all Guam leased government offices to follow the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and has introduced Bill 191-37.
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This law would make offices accessible to everyone.
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Sen. Parkinson talks about how hard it is for people with disabilities when these offices aren’t accessible.
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He says nobody should be stopped from using government services because of a disability.
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Bill 191 would give the Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities the power to check if places follow the ADA and recommend solutions if they don’t.
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Some buildings don’t have to follow these rules if they are old, but important programs should still be accessible.
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Sen. Parkinson wants these issues fixed quickly.
Bill seeks to make leased Guam government offices accessible for people with disabilities
Posted on December 18, 2023