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Accessible Taxi of Tomorrow Plan Shows Disdain for Disabled, Advocates Say

Administrator — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:02:27 +0000

United Spinal in the News: Accessible 'Taxi of Tomorrow' plan shows disdain for disabled, advocates say. [...]

Comptroller To Bloomberg: Make Cabs Wheelchair Accessible!

Administrator — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:51:45 +0000

That “Taxi of Tomorrow” that Mayor Bloomberg so happily showed off last month may not be hitting the streets as fast as Nissan and the TLC might hope. In the latest blow to the handicap inaccessible vehicle, thorn in Bloomberg’s side Comptroller John Liu has written to the mayor making a strong argument that the [...]

Assembly Member Micah Kellner: ‘Taxi of Tomorrow’ Is the ‘Cathie Black’ of Cabs

Administrator — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:49:09 +0000

New York’s Taxi of Tomorrow, said to be a big step up from the Crown Vic fleet circulating the city, might be so yesterday.

That’s because embattled mayoral candidate/ Comptroller John Liu, who has become very vocal on a variety of issues as his campaign progresses, will not ink the agreement unless the cabs [...]

United Spinal Joins Liu in Rejecting New York City’s “Taxi of Tomorrow” Until All Vehicles Are Wheelchair Accessible

Administrator — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:25:04 +0000

United Spinal joins New York City Comptroller John C. Liu in rejecting Mayor Bloomberg's "Taxi of Tomorrow" until all vehicles are wheelchair accessible. [...]

TLC-Approved Plan Allowing Livery Cab Street Hails Faces Two Court Challenges

Administrator — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:07:14 +0000

On Thursday, the city appeared in federal court to fight a lawsuit over wheelchair access in cabs.

Disability advocates claim the city’s taxi policies violate the Americans with disabilities act.

“You need to be able to move around spontaneously if you live in New York City. It’s just that simple,” said Terry Moakley of the [...]

City Argues Taxis are Exempt from Federal Disability Law

Administrator — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:19:24 +0000

New York City argues taxis are exempt from federal disability law. We will continue to challenge Bloomberg, the TLC, and City officials until these discriminatory practices come to an end. [...]

Putting People First

Administrator — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:56:33 +0000

Many who interact with people with disabilities for the first time are unaware that their language and actions may be offensive and inappropriate. Here are a few tips from our Disability Etiquette booklet you can share with others. [...]

Music and Technology – Restoring a Passion for One, Impacting Many

Administrator — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:11:53 +0000

September 11th is a date with a global imprint, but for George Flores its burden is heavier than for most of us. On 9/11/04 George was returning from a concert on his motorcycle. He’d been there as a promise to a friend who was managing the band. It was more of a commitment than a [...]

United Spinal’s General Counsel Jim Weisman Discusses Accessible Taxi Issue in Documentary Film Project “When I Walk”

Administrator — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:47:29 +0000

Our general counsel Jim Weisman discusses accessible taxi issue in documentary film project entitled "When I Walk"--created by Jason DaSilva, a filmmaker chronicling his experience living with primary-progressive multiple sclerosis. [...]

Officials Unveil New Wheelchair-Accessible Cab

Administrator — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:48:41 +0000

The first vehicle designed from the ground-up to be wheelchair accessible and was recently approved for use as a taxi was unveiled in Midtown. [...]