Ludidrous and unconscionable. In a country as wealthy and supposedly advanced as ours, we should be ashamed that all facilities are not accessible to the disabled. However, it should be a given that public facilities, that many of the disabled help to pay for, should be accessible.
I am curious if there is anyone out there who, in their heart of hearts, thinks that restricting access is a good thing. I don't buy the answer that there is not enough money, a steady progress towards refitting old buildings should be simple to organize and a well planned out fundraising drive centered on major businesses and philanthropic groups could help defray the costs.
I am continually stunned by the lack of vision so many people possess.
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