Not everyone who has a mobility impairment can use a chair lift.
By the time they have a disabled student, it's too late to put in the elevator. It takes quite a bit of time to obtain the permit, find a contractor, accept a bid, etc.
Speaking as someone who was royally screwed over by non-compliance with the ADA to the point where I was forced into dropping out of high school, I don't find the concept of being forced into pre-compliance to be a negative thing.
Additionally, an elevator is a good thing for kids who require crutches or have athsma, or break a leg, or older teachers.
I'm surprised they were forced into compliance, though. Couldn't they just claim that they're a Catholic institution and not a public school?
Well put...by both Howard and Sara.... However, it saddens me that there's no subsidy pot from the ADA's creation to help with such renovations. C'est la vie. I suppose a high ceiling would have just made it harder to heat...
I understand Howard's angst over the ceiling...but because my best friend's daughter is wheelchair-bound, I also agree with Sara. Sure, they may not have that student right now, but they may soon. I guess the best way to put it is what if, God forbid, something terrible happened to one of your daughters and she became handicapped? It may suck to see the ceiling forsaken now, but I promise, you would appreciate your daughter's ease of maneuvering through the school.
It would be nice of some group could raise money or take an interest in that ceiling. That way everyone could win.
MB
Very good idea about the fundraiser.
I vote for the sale of Licking Valley Girlscout cookies. :p
Seriously, you could make a bundle re-selling them on eBay, especially if they say "Licking Valley Girlscout Cookies". :p
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