OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A community of disabled Omahans takes their independent living seriously. But they face obstacles trying to get themselves to nearby businesses and physical therapy.

Near 90th and Boyd, disabled residents at Richland Independent Living have their own wheels, so no need for a ride to a convenience store a couple of blocks away.

Overgrowth onto a public bridge makes it hard for wheelchair users to come and go.

“All those are in the way and slap me in the face. I can’t move them out of the way because I can’t use my right arm,” said Beth Toro, who uses a wheelchair.

After a call, Omaha’s chief field inspector checked and said the overgrowth comes from the adjacent private property, but the city will send a crew to remove the hazard and decide later who’s responsible f

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