Oden walked the mayor through the use of the APS system, which includes an audible tone and voice instruction when the button is pushed. The system lets pedestrians know whether it is safe to cross, which direction they are crossing, and when to wait. The crosswalks also include tactile brick pads, allowing individuals to feel when they are within the crosswalk zone.
This initiative builds on recent improvements to the fairgrounds, including adult changing tables and automatic door openers — all part of an ongoing effort to make the fair more accessible to all.
“This is really an exciting, straightforward way to show the streetscape improvements that will be coming to downtown, and to allow the public to supply their input and comment,” said Lima City Engineer Ian Kohli.
Getting around the city of Lima is beginning to look a little different.
On 3rd Street, one home recently received a much-needed set of storm doors, replacing worn and outdated ones. Meanwhile, sidewalks at another senior’s home on Weadock Avenue have been repaired to improve safety and accessibility.
March 1 is the start of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! We will be celebrating all month long. Our theme this year is "Step by Step: From Vision to Reality," which is a continuation of 2024's theme that focused on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant, accessibility and inclusion.
The Auglaize County Emergency Management Agency is in the process of relocating one of its offices from rural Auglaize County to the municipal building in St. Marys.
August 13, 2024, Press Release from the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities: The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities has partnered with many local businesses and non-profits in 2024 to increase accessibility and inclusion throughout Allen County with a $584,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant. These funds have been awarded to the Allen County Board of DD from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. The Allen County Board of DD is pleased to announce one of the projects is complete, and there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:00 PM on August 15 at the midway restroom facility at the Allen County Fairgrounds.
It was a busy Monday night at Lima City Council as multiple pieces of legislation were passed to help spur the economy and boost living conditions in the city.
A speaker at OSU Lima talks about the importance of accessibility for all students. Scott Lissner with the Ohio State University's Office of Americans with Disabilities Act asked his audience to think about how different parts of the standard education experience can be adapted to work better with those that have disabilities.
