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Then most facilities will get out of it. I guess they have to devise some
way to introduce barrier-free accesses within the structures. Nothing is impossible.
posted by
Straightforward
on April 25, 2008 at 9:18 PM
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Sarah,
I'm sad to say that in some cases, it is legal for older buildings not to have to be made accessible. The reason being that many of them are not safe to renovate. Still, you should follow sam444's advice and read CeeMarie's blogs. She's great at this stuff.
Also, thanks for trying to help me with my problem.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on April 25, 2008 at 6:18 PM
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I'm not a sir. I did google already, but thank you for the suggestion.
posted by
Rainbow_Writer
on April 25, 2008 at 5:18 PM
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I don't think so, sir. However, google it. Take care.
posted by
BC-A
on April 25, 2008 at 3:30 PM
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Thank you!
posted by
Rainbow_Writer
on April 25, 2008 at 3:20 PM
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I don't know if they can legally do that, but in the meantime, here is a link to a clearinghouse website that helps people find such apartments.
http://www.accessibleapartments.org/website/article.asp?id=4
You could also try doing a Google search for "Wheelchair-accessible apartment" + the city you live in.
posted by
jmh256
on April 25, 2008 at 3:00 PM
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Please go to Marie the Optimist's blog. She champions causes for folks with disabilities. I don't know if this her forte but she is one smart lady and well versed in disabilities! sam
posted by
sam444
on April 25, 2008 at 2:56 PM
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