The 87-year-old retired mailman has been building ramps for nearly four decades Eugene “Westie” Westerhouse takes humility to a whole new level. Ask the 87-year-old Eudora, Kan., resident about his ...

While many public and private buildings have become more accessible to those in wheelchairs, there are still times when curb cuts aren’t available and gaps need to be filled. This is why many people ...

Medicare does not cover the cost of wheelchair ramps because they are considered to be home modifications. However, some Medicaid programs may help with the cost. While Medicare will cover the cost of ...

In the rail industry, ensuring accessibility for all passengers is not just a matter of compliance with regulations. It is a commitment to inclusivity and customer service. Wheelchair ramps are a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Volunteers provide ...

The city estimates it needs to build another 50,000 ramps at $60 million to comply with the order. The court-ordered sidewalk ramps were to bring Detroit in line with U.S. handicapped access laws. One ...

More than three dozen people in the Puget Sound Region received a free gift that will change their lives forever. Thanks to volunteers and a bunch of kind hearts, it was possible. Dozens of people ...

Take a drive through bucolic New Hartford and you’ll eventually come to the intersection of Routes 202 and 219. It’s a mile from the nearest store. There are no sidewalks, few homes and hardly any ...