Snow covered sidewalks aren’t safe for anyone, especially those with disabilities

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Sidewalks across East Tennessee are constantly being used. But after a snowstorm, they aren’t always a first priority to clear. “It can be very treacherous for people that use mobility devices such as wheelchairs, rollators, walkers, those kinds of things it is more difficult,” said Katherine Moore, the executive director of the disABILITY Resource Center. “If you’re someone who’s blind and uses a white cane or someone that uses any type of cane, the ice can be and snow can be very hazardous, just like piles of leaves. In the fall when tons of leaves are left out on the sidewalk, that’s treacherous too. So, it’s important to always keep the sidewalks and ramps and everything clear of ice and snow and leaves and all of those things.”

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