accessibility /tags/accessibility accessibility en-US Copyright Wed, 07 May 2025 17:44:28 GMT Access to parks and nature in Dallas improves mental health, SMU study finds /environment-nature/2025-05-07/dallas-parks-greenspaces-outdoors-mental-health In a city known for its sprawling highways and rapid development, green spaces in Dallas are proving to be more than just a luxury — they’re a public health necessity. A new study from Southern Methodist University reveals a powerful connection between access to nature and mental well-being, especially in historically underserved neighborhoods. Wed, 07 May 2025 17:44:28 GMT /environment-nature/2025-05-07/dallas-parks-greenspaces-outdoors-mental-health Katherine Hobbs American, Southwest among airlines challenging Biden-era accessibility rules /news/2025-02-25/american-southwest-among-airlines-challenging-biden-era-accessibility-rules The case is filed against the U.S. Department of Transportation, and it’s unclear whether the Trump administration will defend it. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:14:44 GMT /news/2025-02-25/american-southwest-among-airlines-challenging-biden-era-accessibility-rules Laura Rice | Texas Standard World's first ultra-accessible theme park in Texas expands to adaptive salon and hotel /news/2024-04-03/worlds-first-ultra-accessible-theme-park-in-texas-expands-to-adaptive-salon-and-hotel When visitors enter Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio, it looks like any other theme park. There’s a rollercoaster, a zip line, a Ferris wheel, and the smell of fresh popcorn. But what it won’t have are long lines or loud noises. Plus, it’s free for people with a disability. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:54:40 GMT /news/2024-04-03/worlds-first-ultra-accessible-theme-park-in-texas-expands-to-adaptive-salon-and-hotel Jackie Velez Dallas County's elections office isn't easily accessible to voters without a car /news/2024-02-09/dallas-county-elections-office-public-transportation-dart-accessible A volunteer for Dallas elections is raising concerns over accessibility to the county's only elections office. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-02-09/dallas-county-elections-office-public-transportation-dart-accessible Pablo Arauz Peña Arlington's Handitran software change caused problems for riders. Here's how the city made fixes /transportation/2024-01-02/arlingtons-handitran-software-change-caused-problems-for-riders-heres-how-the-city-made-fixes Handitran riders experienced longer wait times and confusion in the first few weeks after the transit company Via took over operations of the city service for people with disabilities and older adults. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT /transportation/2024-01-02/arlingtons-handitran-software-change-caused-problems-for-riders-heres-how-the-city-made-fixes Kailey Broussard ‘We have a place for all of them.’ On Fort Worth’s new mountain bike trails, inclusivity is key /entertainment/2023-04-03/we-have-a-place-for-all-of-them-on-fort-worths-new-mountain-bike-trails-inclusivity-is-key Four miles of new trails will open to the public at 10 a.m. April 1 at North Z Boaz Park. The project is a partnership between the city, which owns the land, and the Fort Worth Mountain Bikers Association, whose members built and will maintain the trails. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:15:52 GMT /entertainment/2023-04-03/we-have-a-place-for-all-of-them-on-fort-worths-new-mountain-bike-trails-inclusivity-is-key Marcheta Fornoff | Fort Worth Report