Columbus, Ohio Is Piloting A Mobile App That Helps People With Cognitive Disabilities Use Public Transit
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On a brisk autumn day in mid-November, Jose waits for the Columbus city bus with his caregiver, Joshua Cook, associate director of ARC Industries, a service organization for people with disabilities. Jose, whose last name will not be disclosed for protection purposes, is a middle-aged man with vision impairments.
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