03-25-2015, 02:37 PM
(03-24-2015, 06:38 PM)Markster Wrote:(03-24-2015, 06:26 PM)kwliving Wrote: This is no less than a giant middle finger to anybody who has trouble using stairs. WTF?
It is no change from the existing conditions. Nothing could be done in the public right-of-way to change that. I presume the school already has functional accommodations for level access.
Nothing could be done? There are two staircases and several meters of space on both sides as well as the middle.
It's insulting to me that excuses are still made for not improving accessibility when changes are made. Why should someone in a wheelchair have to settle for a "you can already use the back door" excuse. Whenever changes are made accessibility should be prioritized.
In this case, the driveway is steep and ill maintained so it makes a lot of sense to make the area more accessible. There is ample room to ramp to the level of base of the entrance stairs. Why? That would be a lot safer than the driveway as well as more inclusive and dignified for anyone needing a ramp. It also would say "you are welcome here even if you can't use stairs."