Philadelphia International Airport Recognized For Enhancing Access For Travelers With Disabilities; ADA Review Committee Receives Access Achievement Award.PHILADELPHIA -- The Mayor's Commission on People With Disabilities has recognized the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Americans With Disabilities Act Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. civil-rights law, enacted 1990, that forbids discrimination of various sorts against persons with physical or mental handicaps. (ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. ) Review Committee with its 2005 Access Achievement Award for its accomplishments in fostering the Airport's accessibility for travelers with visual, hearing, speech, mobility and other disabilities. The Committee's numerous achievements earned it the Access Achievement Award in the Local Government/Public Service Entity category for "outstanding commitment to increasing access for people with disabilities through the removal of physical and attitudinal barriers." The Access Achievement Award was presented to Committee Chair Richard Dempsey Richard Dempsey (born May 16, 1974 in Hertfordshire, England) is an English actor. Biography Dempsey's first role was at the age of 14, when he was cast as Peter Pevensie, the lead role in the BBC's adaptation of , an employee in the Airport's Technical Services unit, at the Commission's 10th Annual awards breakfast on October 21st. The Committee was one of more than a half-dozen organizations and individuals honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. . "Congratulations to the Airport and the ADA Review Committee for this well-deserved honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. ," said Mayor John F. Street. "The Committee's achievements in making our Airport user-friendly for travelers with disabilities are a credit to the City. It is details such as this that have earned Philadelphia a reputation as the 'Next Great American City.'" Tasked with ensuring the Airport's compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the ADA Review Committee was formed in November 1994 to foster communication between people with disabilities and the Airport and to identify and resolve accessibility issues. The Committee, which meets at least every other month, is composed of representatives from the Airport, the City, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, Transportation Security Administration, airlines, and advocates for those with disabilities. "The ADA Review Committee has become the voice of all travelers with disabilities that use our facilities," said Charles J. Isdell, the City's Director of Aviation, who nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. the Committee for the award. "It views challenges put before it as opportunities to improve the Airport. People with disabilities recognize the ADA Review Committee as the entity that is committed to making sure that Philadelphia International Airport is accessible to all our travelers." Throughout the years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time Committee's efforts have accomplished many objectives for the benefit of travelers with disabilities. These include: --The construction of ramps and uniform curb cuts curb cut n. A small ramp built into the curb of a sidewalk to ease passage to the street, especially for bicyclists, pedestrians with baby carriages, and physically disabled people. to facilitate the use of wheelchairs --The establishment of Handicapped drop-off and pick-up zones --The introduction of a dedicated telephone hotline number to assist passengers in obtaining mobility assistance from the airlines --The installation of ATMs equipped with earjacks and instructions in Braille --The creation of the Getting Around Guide, a brochure describing the Airport's services and facilities geared to travelers with disabilities. This brochure is available in hard copy as well as in alternate formats, including Braille, audio cassette A 1/8" inch, analog audio tape format that has been widely used for music distribution and home recording. Although the same size housing is used, the tape thickness and length determine the recording time. Cassettes holding from 15 minutes to 60 minutes per side have been manufactured. and electronic versions of pdf and Word. It can also be obtained by calling (215) 937-5513 (TDD/TTY, 215-937-6755), or e-mail (rick.Dempsey@phl.org). --The offering of ADA Awareness Training Sessions to all Airport employees. There are also currently 31 Telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. Devices for the Deaf (TDD/TTY) public payphones located throughout the Airport as well as signs directing users to the nearest TDD/TTY. ADA compliant stalls are available in all of the Airport's 122 restrooms, which include companion care restrooms. The Philadelphia Airport System is owned and operated by the City of Philadelphia and is composed of Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport Northeast Philadelphia Airport (IATA: PNE, ICAO: KPNE, FAA LID: PNE) is a public airport located just north of the intersection of Grant Avenue and Ashton Road in the Ashton-Woodenbridge neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. . The Airport System is a self-sustaining entity that operates without the use of local tax dollars. It is one of the largest economic engines in Pennsylvania, generating an estimated $14 billion in spending to the regional economy and employing a workforce of nearly 34,000. Visit the official Philadelphia International Airport website at http://www.phl.org |
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