As a result of the advocacy efforts of TRI in collaboration with the County Department of Community and Family Services, a charging station for power wheelchair users has been installed in the reception area of the county office building at 60 Market Street in Poughkeepsie. The charging station will provide a place for individuals with disabilities to charge their power wheelchairs and related assistive devices in the downtown area of Poughkeepsie during emergency situations. Commissioner Sabrina Jaar Marzouka, JD, MPH, sent Taconic Resources for Independence a letter stating, “Through the Think DIFFERENTLY initiative, we will continue our partnership with TRI toward ensuring persons with disabilities have access to services in our community.”
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