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San Diego advocate works to improve public accessibility for people with disabilities

Bill Volkmann, who has cerebral palsy and a speech disability, is focused on making public spaces more accessible.

Nov 12, 2026, 10:14 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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Bill Volkmann has cerebral palsy and a speech disability since birth. He is on a mission to highlight accessibility and change attitudes toward people with disabilities.

Despite his disabilities, Volkmann is dedicated to raising awareness about the need for more accessible public spaces.

His efforts focus on improving accessibility in public spaces and changing public attitudes toward disability.

KPBS has featured Volkmann's mission as part of its local news coverage.

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  1. KPBS: A mission to make public spaces more accessible for people with disabilities
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