TheSanityAnnex
06-18-2014, 04:48 PM
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/06/ny_lawmakers_back_new_image_to_replace_offensive_p arking_signs_for_those_with_disabilities.html#inca rt_river_default
ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York's Legislature has passed a bill that would alter the design on signs installed on ramps and accessible parking for people with disabilities.
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The N.Y. Senate and Assembly passed a measure that would alter this traditional image of a static wheelchair-bound character.
The Republican-led Senate passed a measure that would alter the traditional image of a static character in a wheelchair to one showing the character in motion.
http://media.syracuse.com/news/photo/2014/06/15232134-small.png
The new signs to be used for ramps and accessible parking show the character in motion and does not include the word "handicapped."
The measure's sponsor, Sen. David Carlucci, a Westchester County Democrat, said the change is long overdue.
"The word 'handicapped' is outdated, derogatory and just plain offensive," Carlucci said when introducing the measure. (http://www.nysenate.gov/story/assemblywoman-galef-and-senator-carlucci-push-remove-offensive-signage-introduce-bill-create-n)
The bill would also prohibit the word handicapped from being displayed on signs.
The legislation, which has already passed the Democrat-led Assembly, would only apply to signs installed after the legislation is implemented.
The bill has been sent to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for consideration
ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York's Legislature has passed a bill that would alter the design on signs installed on ramps and accessible parking for people with disabilities.
http://media.syracuse.com/news/photo/2014/06/15232133-small.png
The N.Y. Senate and Assembly passed a measure that would alter this traditional image of a static wheelchair-bound character.
The Republican-led Senate passed a measure that would alter the traditional image of a static character in a wheelchair to one showing the character in motion.
http://media.syracuse.com/news/photo/2014/06/15232134-small.png
The new signs to be used for ramps and accessible parking show the character in motion and does not include the word "handicapped."
The measure's sponsor, Sen. David Carlucci, a Westchester County Democrat, said the change is long overdue.
"The word 'handicapped' is outdated, derogatory and just plain offensive," Carlucci said when introducing the measure. (http://www.nysenate.gov/story/assemblywoman-galef-and-senator-carlucci-push-remove-offensive-signage-introduce-bill-create-n)
The bill would also prohibit the word handicapped from being displayed on signs.
The legislation, which has already passed the Democrat-led Assembly, would only apply to signs installed after the legislation is implemented.
The bill has been sent to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for consideration