This was way before the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed. People in wheelchairs weren't accommodated. They were expected to suck it up and deal with it. Thanks for covering this. When I toured the U.S. Capitol Building, I was surprised at how tiny the handicapped stall was, maybe an inch or two wider than the other ones. We can modify the floor of the Senate to allow a speaker to roll onstage and address the Senators, but the toilet still presents a challenge. Even after the passage of the amended ADA, we've got a long way to go.
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Date: 2011-06-27 07:32 pm (UTC)Thanks for covering this. When I toured the U.S. Capitol Building, I was surprised at how tiny the handicapped stall was, maybe an inch or two wider than the other ones. We can modify the floor of the Senate to allow a speaker to roll onstage and address the Senators, but the toilet still presents a challenge. Even after the passage of the amended ADA, we've got a long way to go.