Issue Position: Protecting People with Disabilities

Issue Position

How Monica Wallace is making our community more accessible and inclusive:
Advocated to fund the Be Fair to Direct Care campaign.

Secured funding for first ADA-compliant playground in district, at Stiglmeier Park.

Successfully advocated for the state Department of Transportation to authorize road signs to protect children with autism.

Secured funding for Fantastic Friends of WNY, a nonprofit, all-volunteer social organization for individuals of all ages with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Secured funding to ensure that the home of future Cheektowaga boys and girls club is accessible to youth with physical challenges.

Supported legislation to establish a tax credit for businesses that employ people with disabilities.

Supported legislation to create a tax credit for either new or retrofitted primary residences that are accessible to people with physical disabilities.

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