I'll take care of this when I am able, and will not say a word.
Accessibility will simply appear that day.
There is no stipulation in the ADA for this provision, except that I have the
right to create accessibility to my home, and the responsibility to remove
that addition if I move. The wording places financial responsibility on my
shoulders. I'm not aware of provisions in any legislation that would place
the responsibility on the condo association.
That doesn't mean there isn't another way. There is an Alexandria government
program that offers help, but only for homeowners and apartment dwellers.
Condominium owners are specifically excluded because of some concern about
condo associations. At the moment, I don't know the background for this
exclusion. The Alexandria employee I spoke with dosen't know either.
A friend was going to do this construction for me. He removed a lovely
wisteria from that space in preparation, but then September 11 happened.
Because he is a federal agent, his time became more precious on that and
subsequent days. Then he had to move away so I lost his help altogether.
I'll miss his friendship but that's another story. If September 11 had not
unfolded the way it did, I would have wheelchair access now. I'm sure you
realize that I don't think my loss was the biggest tragedy that day.
I'll figure this out. I just wanted to vent someplace where it would mean
something. It was mostly about this woman's attitude. You know how little
kids are, the way one will say "he's touching me!'' Well, SHE'S TOUCHING ME.
That's all that this is about.
In a message dated 3/22/2002 8:58:51 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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> Hell, I agree with Ken, it's your space, dammit, and you've got the right to
> do what you need with it. And even so, the condo management needs to help
> you with it as it's an ADA issue, isn't it? I can't remember exactly, but I
> think it is. I think if the condo complex is managed by a holding company
> they need to provide access for its residents and the public.
>
> Kat
>
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