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Convention Team Begins Construction on ADA Ramp, Partners with CDOT to Make Lasting Accessibility Repairs

1 year 3 months ago
CHICAGO – Today, on the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law, the Democratic National Convention announced several new accessibility milestones, including the construction of the first ADA-compliant ramp in Democratic National Convention history that provides direct access to the convention floor. This is a custom, first-of-its-kind ramp that the convention is building at the United Center to ensure delegates, media, volunteers, and guests who request accommodations can access the convention floor. This historic step will help to ensure that more delegates with ADA needs can be seated directly on the floor, which has not always been the case in previous years. As part of Democrats’ commitment to making this convention the most accessible in history, the following accommodations will also be available: Designated accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible entrances Accessible restrooms Dedicated spaces at the United Center

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Critical Call For Blood and Platelet Donors: Help Save Lives Now With The Red Cross

1 year 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August. Donors remain critically needed to support the Red Cross delivery of vital blood products, which are in demand around-the-clock as hospitals work to save lives this summer. When fewer people answer the call to donate, the blood supply can quickly shrink. Help safeguard necessary care for patients − book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.?? In thanks, those who come to give Aug. 1-31, 2024, will get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/Help for details. Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 1-15 MISSOURI Crawford Bourbon 8/12/2024: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bourbon

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