Ten years ago, my husband and I organized a group of concerned friends and neighbors to call the local school district to task in the town of Terrace Park, Ohio. At that time, none of the five public schools were accessible to people in wheelchairs. The school board contended that it had never had to "deal with this problem." We contended they simply never felt compelled to understand or abide by the federal laws.
Fast forward a decade and imagine my surprise to see this clip from Augusta, Georgia, asserting that public buildings there remain in violation of ADA laws! This is unacceptable, offensive and simply not in the best interest of Augusta.
We all need to work harder to ensure that our communities not only comply with the law but actually welcome persons with disabilities. Only then are we really welcoming these people into our communities. Everyone has something to contribute to the town in which they live. Everyone has the right to equal access under the law. Everyone should advocate for this in their community.
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