I'm in NY with my friend who uses a wheelchair to get around, and we've found that the majority of subway stations are not accessable. How is this not considered a violation of the ADA?
2006-06-24 15:31:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm not a native New Yorker -- but could it be that the Subway system isn't the only form of public transportation in New York? If it was the only form of transportation, it would have to be accessible to all. However, since there are many forms available, with some meeting the needs of disabled patrons, the Subway probably isn't required by law to meet those needs.
2006-06-24 15:35:36 · answer #1 · answered by southernserendipiti 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's terribly frustrating. My step dad visited a couple months ago (he's in a wheel chair), and we got on the subway at Union Square then got stuck underground for two hours trying to find another station to surface (Times Square was out of order). We ended up just taking cabs, which was a pain, but it worked. I'm sure making more subway stations handicap accessible is on the city's list of things to do, but don't hold your breath.
2006-06-24 15:44:23 · answer #2 · answered by fredo134 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an exception in the act for NYC and Philadelphia.
2006-06-24 15:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use the bus
2006-06-24 15:50:59 · answer #4 · answered by 2feEThigh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋