BluePath Network Wire
Can Fremont Follow the BluePath?
Imagine 54 million customers across the U.S., and 826,000 of them live in Washington State. Nationally, these people control 220 billion dollars in discretionary income -about $4,500 per person – and they would spend them in Fremont, at our shops, restaurants, galleries and events if only they knew they could get through doorways here.
Sara Woody and Don Brandon gave these figures based on Department of Labor and ...
Clearing the Way
Mereth Dunn-Estey sometimes finds maneuvering around store aisles in her motorized scooter difficult. The 48-year-old Eugene resident said the aisles often are built wide enough to accommodate scooters and wheelchairs. But instead of keeping the aisles accessible, stores pack them with products and promotions that extend beyond the shelves. And the turning space at the end of aisles also can be an issue, she said.
“Having ...
Find Disability-Friendly Businesses on the BluePath
Most restaurant reviews don't include comments on accessibility, leaving potential customers with mobility challenges to guess whether they can get in and around a restaurant to enjoy the food. The same is true for other retail establishments, hotels, and businesses, especially when one is ...
Aging Boomers Strain Cities Built for the Young
America's cities are beginning to grapple with a fact of life: People are getting old fast, and they're doing it in communities designed for the sprightly.
To envision how this silver tsunami will challenge a youth-oriented society, just consider that seniors soon will outnumber schoolchildren in hip, fast-paced New York City.
It will take some creative steps to make New York and other cities age-friendly enough to help the coming crush of older adults stay active and independent in their own homes. ...
Rebels With a Cause
Scott Rains has kayaked in Alaska’s Glacier Bay, trekked through South Africa and India, and visited Guatemala and New Zealand. He also happens to be a quadriplegic, a fact the 56-year-old campus minister from San Jose, California, hasn’t allowed to interfere with an ambitious travel schedule.
Rains has noticed something interesting lately. Other ...
BluePath Launches Updated Website
After launching BluePath 6 months ago, we are excited to announce the updated website launch!
The new website sports a few new features and enhancements designed to make your experience the best it can be. Now PathFinders can rate individual accessible features and businesses can respond to comments left by customers! Follow us on Twitter and become a fan of our Facebook page!
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