Sign the Pledge for Improved ADA Compliance!
Why PVA’s Pledge Matters
The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed to ensure no American would be left behind because of accessibility barriers. But now 35 years later, that promise is still unfulfilled for millions of Americans with mobility disabilities. Help us spread the word! Together, we can call on improved ADA compliance so EVERYONE can fully participate in their communities.
Last spring, Paralyzed Veterans of America released alarming survey findings:
- 1 in 3 people with mobility disabilities missed important events or appointments due to inaccessibility.
- 1 in 4 left a business and never returned.
- Over 80% actively avoid places that aren’t accessible.
These barriers don’t just limit mobility. They take a deep emotional toll, leaving people feeling “subhuman,” “demeaned,” and “frustrated.” Anyone can age into a disability or sustain a life-changing injury. Everyday barriers like cracked sidewalks, missing curb cuts, and a lack of ramps impact Veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and even parents with strollers.
PVA invites you to become part of the solution. Your pledge is a powerful step toward pushing access forward and building a barrier-free world where accessibility for all is the norm, not the exception.
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Tips To Improve Accessibility:
Become Barrier-Aware
Anything from a cracked sidewalk to a building with only steps cannot only derail one’s plans for the day but also be extremely dangerous and unwelcoming for people with mobility disabilities. Become familiar with accessibility barriers – what they look like and why they matter.
See Something, Say Something
Simple tasks like shopping, attending school, visiting a restaurant, or going to an interview can become daunting or entirely unnavigable when accessibility barriers are present. When you see a barrier in your community, take it as an opportunity to educate local business owners and managers, and ask them to come up with a solution.
Communicate Within Your Community
If you’ve become more familiar with accessibility barriers, educated local businesses about barriers you’ve encountered, and given those businesses ample time to fix the problem – but the barrier still persists, file a complaint with the relevant government entity. By doing this, you are helping create opportunity for everyone.
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