I'm no architect but I think it's only common sense that a handicap-accessible restroom should ultimately be handicap-accessible. Case in point. One of our branch libraries has two sets of bathrooms. There are mens and womens restrooms on the main floor of the library and another set that are located up three or four steps on a landing in the rear portion of the library building. Guess which ones are the handicap-accessible set?
That's right... the one at the top of the stairs. In order to reach the ADA compliant restroom a person in a wheelchair would have to wheel themselves out the front door, down the narrow sidewalk, turn up a side street, go around the building, and enter through a non-automated side door to reach the landing where the restrooms are located.
I apologize to all you common sense fellas out there but come on ladies you just know that some man designed it that way.
That's right... the one at the top of the stairs. In order to reach the ADA compliant restroom a person in a wheelchair would have to wheel themselves out the front door, down the narrow sidewalk, turn up a side street, go around the building, and enter through a non-automated side door to reach the landing where the restrooms are located.
I apologize to all you common sense fellas out there but come on ladies you just know that some man designed it that way.
