Saturday, July 01, 2006

Disabled access in Minneapolis


Generally speaking, Minneapolis, and Minnesota, are fairly proactive when it comes to providing access for the disabled (and complying with the law). However, sometimes there are some real headshakers. My current favorite is Seven Corners Parking near the University of Minnesota law school. At the pedestrian exit there are a number of handicapped parking spaces, and a nice wheelchair ramp leading to the exit door. However, when you go through the door, there is no elevator--just a rather nasty stairwell. There is probably another way out that could be used by folks in wheelchairs, but, let's use some common sense, too. Watch this space for more local puzzles on the topic.