10/28/2026
We now have a name for the wheelchair user tragically killed by a City of Rochester garbage truck - Harold Howard.
CDR and RCIL continue to mourn Harold, and we keep his family, friends and loved ones in our hearts, and are here for them should they need anything.
There remains so much to learn about this situation, and it is continuously evolving. We don't know why he was in the road yet, but we do know the City’s own sidewalk assessment showed tens of thousands of broken sidewalks, thousands of obstructions, and more than nine out of ten curb cuts failing accessibility standards. Every one of these failures force wheelchair users off the safety of the sidewalks and into the street..
We have tried to outreach to Mayor Evans administration and hope for a commitment that the City will address the barriers it has already documented. We continue to call on the Mayor to immediately commit to meeting with us so we can work together to keep Disabled Rochesterians safe.
If you see barriers to access on our streets and sidewalks - bumps, divots, and cracks; failed curb ramps; crosswalks or bus stops; or more - please email us [email protected] with the location, a description of the barrier, the date, and (if possible) a photo.
