Accessibility in Athens
Accessibility in Athens W hen Davey McNelly moved to Athens eight years ago, he could not find an apartment or affordable house that was accessible for his power wheelchair. During his search, McNelly found his income was too high to qualify for accessible Housing and Urban Development apartments. Because of that, the only places available were apartments he could not properly use or expensive houses he would have to renovate. “It's an ableist thing that so much of Athens housing stock isn't made with accessibility in mind,” McNelly said. “You know, people just don't eve...
Source: thepostathens.com