Access problems loom at inauguration
January 15th, 2009
From AP/Los Angeles Times:
People with disabilities are worried about the challenges they may face next Tuesday when President-elect Barack Obama is sworn in, amid warnings of record crowds and unprecedented security measures.
Inaugural planners have stressed that it will be difficult for everyone to get around, with expectations of cold weather and long waits on roads, trains and buses. Organizers say there will be drop-off points with waiting golf carts for people with disabilities, but warn that they’ll probably be difficult to reach because of street closures.
See also:
- Disabled Kansans get rooftop view of inaugural — Wichita Eagle
- Kansans with disabilities invited to inauguration — AP/Lawrence [KS] Journal World
- Cape Codders thrilled to attend inauguration — Cape Cod Times
- Column: ‘Underserved’ get taste of the upper crust — Boston Herald
- Disability community to host first-ever inaugural ball — PR Newswire
(AP photo)

