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Amber Drea

Recent Posts

On-street dining in Arlington Heights. Photo: Amber Drea

Cafe Streets are helping out local businesses in the ‘burbs

By Amber Drea | Jul 27, 2020 | No Comments
We checked out the on-street dining scenes in Arlington Heights, Brookfield, Gen Ellyn, Wheaton, St. Charles, Batavia, and Plainfield.
Stanley taking a walk with his gait trainer. Photo: Amber Drea

Navigating COVID-19 with a child who has disabilities

By Amber Drea | Apr 14, 2020 | No Comments
Spending outside is especially important for children with special needs, but crucial for other people to give them space during the pandemic.
Have you checked out the trolls at the Morton Arboretum yet?

Safe and fun stuff to do around Chicago while practicing social distancing

By Amber Drea | Mar 17, 2020 | No Comments
Staying safe during the pandemic doesn't mean you have to remain cooped up inside. Here's are some fun natural and cultural destinations in the region.
The author on the 741 Pace bus.

The slower Pace of suburban transit: It can be difficult to get around the ‘burbs car-free

By Amber Drea | Feb 6, 2020 | No Comments
A bus trip home from the car repair shop wasn't bad, but a suburb-to-suburb transit commute or journey with multiple stops, can be challenging.
A wheelchair user at Roosevelt Station, which has elevators. The CTA plans to make all stations accessible by 2038. Photo: mkc609

What should Chicago do to make the city more accessible for people with disabilities?  

By Amber Drea | Jan 15, 2020 | No Comments
Adam Ballard from the disability rights group Access Living discusses the CTA's ASAP program, helpful new apps, MPC's new accessibility report, and an issue with the new ride-hail tax.
Photo: Erin Nekervis

Should the CTA do more to accommodate families with small children in strollers?

By Amber Drea | Dec 18, 2019 | No Comments
Unlike New York's MTA, the CTA allows unfolded strollers on buses, but there's still room for improvement.
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