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Advocacy Group Celebrates Accessible Businesses

By Heather Hintze

 

Eugene, Ore. -- About twenty percent of the population has a disbility. Today, members from a new program called Blue Path awarded local businesses for their commitment for equal access for everyone.

 

Blue Path will later compile an online directory so people with disabilities can know which businesses provide proper access.

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