Share of Cost, Justice Department Signs Agreement with Stewart County, GA to Provide Civic Access to People with Disabilities
Sunday, Dec. 15th 2013 9:00 AM
The U.S. Department of Justice has signed an agreement with Stewart County, GA, to improve access to all aspects of community life for individuals with disabilities. The agreement is part of Project Civic Access, the department’s effort to make sure that counties, cities and towns comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The county will make changes to the sheriff’s department, health department, senior center, municipal center, recreational vehicle park and polling places.
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