WESTPORT, Mass. — In the 11 years since the accident that placed John Pelletier in a wheelchair, this country has come a long way to accommodating those with difficulty getting around, he said."In those years, there has been a dramatic increase in access to restaurants and public facilities," Pelletier said.
Much Accomplished Since Ada Enacted, Still Work To Be Done
By Associated Press, Boston Herald
Sun, 08/02/2015 - 5:35pm
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Topics: Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston
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