Our coalition is urging Californians to support mobile fueling because people with disabilities need an alternative to the gas station.
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Great news! AB 2563 has unanimously passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. Thank you to @asmbillquirk for authoring this bill. Your leadership will ensure equitable access to fueling for 8 million Californians with disabilities!
In a momentous hearing on Monday, legislation to make fueling more accessible for drivers with disabilities moved AB 2563 and CA one step forward. Thank you @laurafriedman43 and @AsmBillQuirk for your leadership.
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Booster is a proud member of @SmartFueling, a coalition run by people with disabilities and non-profits to advocate for laws that allow for accessible, equitable mobile energy delivery services to grow in California.
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Ordering fuel from the palm of your hand is available today, and able to save #DriversWithDisabilities time, frustration, and miles traveled to get service. Let’s secure #Accessible fueling for the millions of Americans with disabilities.
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Over 5 years later and stories like these are just as common. We need new solutions that give drivers with disabilities the flexibility and independence they deserve.
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Hello Robin! Mobile fueling is a truck with a tank specifically meant for holding gas that directly comes to you to fuel you up. There are companies in place that already do this like one of our partners @EnergyDelivered. Let us know if you have any more questions!.
Under the ADA, gas stations with 2+ attendants must assist drivers with disabilities. How often do you see gas stations with more than one attendant? Let’s pass legislation that makes fueling up easier for everyone. ada.gov/gasserve.htm
$1.75B of the infrastructure bill will go toward making transit stations available. That's a big step, and people with disabilities have been waiting for it. We think it can get even better, help us advocate for options that increase accessibility!
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Roughly 20% of transit stations in the U.S. are not ADA compliant. Can you believe it?! This is a basic need for millions of Americans, and drivers with #disabilities don’t fare better. Say it with us: MAKE 👏 TRANSPORTATION 👏 ACCESSIBLE 👏
Want to be an ally for drivers with disabilities but don't know where to start? Check out this awesome etiquette guide made by coalition member @UnitedSpinal!
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Flossie, gas stations w 2+ attendants have to give accommodations to drivers w disabilities. Whether the assistance button is functional, attendants are on-site, or it’s wheelchair accessible is a different story.We are not asking for taxes, gifts, or donations. We are advocates.
Sorry to hear about your experience @mactavish. We have heard similar from our advocates and hope that we can bring legislation next year to fix this problem.
Shoutout to our partner Booster(@EnergyDelivered) who gave attendees at the @AbilitiesExpo a boost. We love seeing #accessible fueling.
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Disability rights are civil and human rights.
Don't forget it.
Gas stations remain among the most inaccessible public places. The ADA brought us a long way, but accessible fueling options are still missing for the nearly 800,000 Californians with a mobility disability.
Despite progress made from the ADA, it’s astonishing what people “with disabilities go through, just to try and get to work or school or shopping,” - @SenDuckworth. Let’s invest in making all aspects of mobility #accessible washingtonpost.com/transport…
As we advocate for more #accessibility, we also celebrate the achievements made. BIG congratulations to coalition member @UnitedSpinal on 75 years! #75YearsUnited
"I worked with Eastern Paralyzed Veterans in the 1960s. #UnitedSpinal has grown and is a national organization we look up to for guidance and leadership. I hope you have another 75 years of being assertive spokespersons for disabled people in the United States." @judithheumann
Disappointed in the California legislature’s lack of action with AB905 despite 5,000+ letters & action by disability rights advocates. @laurafriedman43 the future of fueling should include mobile fuel delivery. Fueling must be accessible to all Californians.
