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Disability access: personal care attendant fees

Philadelphia

Summary

A 13-year advocacy fight paid off: state human relations guidance now says venues can't charge people with disabilities for a second ticket for their personal care assistant. Council honored advocate Michael Anderson of The Arc of Philadelphia.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Venues forgo a second admission fee; attendees with disabilities save the cost of a duplicate ticket.

✅Who benefits

People with disabilities who require personal care attendants at ticketed events.

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