uk.people.disability

mart2306@ wrote:
> On 12 Feb, 23:13, Palindrome wrote:
>> Jock Strap wrote:
>>> Seen this article in a local newspaper the other day and though I'd share it
>>> with the group. Its about a publican and his reluctance to install a
>>> wheelchair accessible toilet in his pub. He seems to think that its not
>>> necessary to comply with the DDA. Doesn't he realise wheelchair users need to
>>> pee the same as everyone else.
>>> Any read the article here
>>> /output/2008/02/06/
>> I don't think that anyone would argue that 50KGBP would come under the
>> "reasonable steps" bar. The guidelines in place here are set at 30% of
>> net annual profit. He's right - he doesn't have to make changes that
>> costs that amount.
>>
>> --
>> Sue
>
> Though a toilet can be altered for considerably less to make it usable
> by disabled as well as able bodied.
> In my place of work, the ladies loo is also the designated disabled
> loo - handholds, bars etc. While still being usable by females.
>
It may be that the existing loos are down/up flights of steps, or
otherwise wheelchair inaccessible. Hence the need to build new ones in
the courtyard.

--
Sue