03-25-2015, 03:20 PM
Accommodation should be provided where it reasonably can.
First, I said "in the public right-of-way" because this is a roadworks project, whose domain does not extend right to the front door of the school. Making that door fully accessible is a larger project that would need involvement with, and likely investment by, the school board.
Second, that's what, a 12 foot, or 15 foot raise? Ramps generally require a 1:12 ratio for the slope. That means a 144-180 foot long ramp. That is just shy of the distance of simply going all the way to the existing side door. Never mind that the side door in question is already closer to the bus stop.
Accessibility should always be considered, but one cannot always expect full accessibility in all things at all times.
You are asking for a monumental reconfiguration of the school's historical front steps for a ramp that would be of limited functional use.
First, I said "in the public right-of-way" because this is a roadworks project, whose domain does not extend right to the front door of the school. Making that door fully accessible is a larger project that would need involvement with, and likely investment by, the school board.
Second, that's what, a 12 foot, or 15 foot raise? Ramps generally require a 1:12 ratio for the slope. That means a 144-180 foot long ramp. That is just shy of the distance of simply going all the way to the existing side door. Never mind that the side door in question is already closer to the bus stop.
Accessibility should always be considered, but one cannot always expect full accessibility in all things at all times.
You are asking for a monumental reconfiguration of the school's historical front steps for a ramp that would be of limited functional use.