A recent report has named this city in our Pine Tree State as one of the best for accommodating people with disabilities.

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Having an accessible city makes life easier for everyone, allowing people with disabilities to move around freely and safely. It also encourages inclusion, where everyone can enjoy public spaces, businesses, and events. Plus, a more accessible city helps the local economy by welcoming more visitors and residents with diverse needs.

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So, who is responsible for evaluating cities based on their support for people with disabilities?

WalletHub's 2024 rankings for the 'Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities' evaluated 182 cities based on three main dimensions: Economy, Quality of Life, and Health Care. They used 33 metrics, including factors like physicians per capita, workers with disabilities, and building accessibility, grading each city on a 100-point scale.

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The rankings by WalletHub were based on a weighted average of key metrics.

The cities' scores were calculated as a weighted average across these metrics, with adjustments for population size to prevent small differences from being overemphasized. Additionally, only the central city areas were considered, excluding surrounding metro regions.

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With that in mind, which city in Maine is being recognized for excelling in this area?

Lewiston ranked 19th overall on WalletHub's 2024 list of the ‘Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities.’ The city also earned an impressive 5th place for its ‘Health Care Rank.’ In comparison, Maine’s largest city, Portland, ranked 47th overall on the same list. WalletHub's rankings emphasize Lewiston's strong healthcare resources for people with disabilities.

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