A recent report on disability-friendly cites was released by the personal finance company, WalletHub. It ranked top cities, evaluating factors such as compliance with the regulations of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the accessibility of restaurants and attractions, availability of wheelchair-friendly rentals and pedestrian infrastructure. Here are the top 10 cities:
1. Minneapolis, Minnesota
• High compliance with updated ADA regulations
• Extensive public transit options with accessibility features
• Inclusive urban design and accessible housing
2. St. Louis, Missouri
• Wide range of accessible public spaces
• Strong community support for disability services
• Affordable adaptive housing
3. Scottsdale, AZ
• Top-ranked Medicaid program and affordable healthcare costs
• ADA-compliant public spaces
• Accessible arts, recreation and public services
4. Columbus, Ohio
• Accessible housing and employment support
• Affordable cost of living
• Active community programs for disability inclusion
5. St. Paul, Minnesota
• Inclusive grocery stores and entertainment venues
• Strong local support for disability services
• Accessible housing options
6. Chandler, Arizona
• Inclusive housing and healthcare access
• Accessible public spaces
• Community support and advocacy networks
7. Peoria, Arizona,
• High number of physicians per capita
• Affordable healthcare costs
• Accessible parks and public spaces,
8. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Strong pedestrian infrastructure and walkability
• Numerous highly-rated accessible restaurants and attractions
9. Gilbert, Arizona
• Affordable living and extensive accessibility programs
• Inclusive public services
• Accessible recreational facilities
10. Huntington Beach, California
• Accessible coastal amenities and public spaces
• High quality of life indicators
• Strong ADA compliance
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