Van Johnson, Mayor of the City of Savannah, Georgia, recently announced the formation of the “Savannability Task Force,” which will work to make the city a more inclusive and welcoming place for disabled people.
The group’s membership is composed of disabled citizens, as well as local partners, the Metropolitan Planning Commission, and others. Together, they will examine accessibility issues in education, transportation, employment and other areas, providing recommendations on how to remove those barriers.
In speaking about the new task force, the mayor said, “We want Savannah to be welcoming, navigable, and inclusive for everyone who lives in or visits our city, so our community can benefit from their unique abilities whether they are visually, audibly, physically, or developmentally challenged, or if they are simply aging.”
OUR TAKE: The City of Savannah is taking an important step by involving people with disabilities in planning for the future. When a city commits to accessibility and inclusion, it can become a more equitable place for everyone – residents and visitors alike.
To read more about the Savannability Task Force, click here.
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