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Berri Barmera’s disability access focus

DISABILITY access will be improved across Berri Barmera – and local man Bill Johnson is the catalyst for change. Born prematurely and living with cerebral palsy as a result, Mr Johnson highlighted the long list of daily challenges he faces at...

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Berri Barmera’s disability access focus
Bill Johnson (front, left) at his Barmera home after Berri Barmera Council collaborated with a local business to construct a ramp that mitigates the gradient of the street kerbing, allowing easier wheelchair access. He is pictured with his parents (back, left) Peter and Colleen Johnson, Support and Connect’s Dylan Blackley, Mobility Mates’ Paul van der Woude, Berri Barmera Council manager of infrastructure and operations David Pluckhahn, and (front) Berri Barmera Mayor Ella Winnall. Bill volunteered his spare wheelchair for council representatives to use, to help them better understand his scenario. PHOTO: Alexandra Bull
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