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Jan 9, 2019

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Smart Cities Could Be Lousy to Live in If You Have a Disability

Cities sometimes fail to make sure the technologies they adopt are accessible to everyone. Activists and startups are working to change that.

Illustration: Saiman Chow

By Elizabeth Woyke

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