Congratulations, you just got married, or you were going to. Then you got to the courthouse and things got complicated. There was no ramp so you could enter the building, no ground level door at another entrance, and on top of that the lady who issues the license wouldn’t come out to you. To put it simply there was no wheelchair access, and the attitude didn’t help. Sincerely, we are sorry you had to endure this. Sadly many places are still not compliant with the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) , and some people are not compassionate to other people’s needs. That is where Access Advocates can help you!
If you need to utilize a wheelchair and have found you cannot enter a building it is not only frustrating, it is also, against the law. According to ADA.gov, “the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) requires that buildings and facilities that are designed, constructed, or altered with Federal funds, or leased by a Federal agency, comply with Federal standards for physical accessibility. ABA requirements are limited to architectural standards in new and altered buildings and in newly leased facilities.”
While we may not be able to help with the courthouse clerk’s attitude, we can help make sure you can make the trip inside the courthouse next time. We strive to make the world a little easier one building at a time. Please feel free to contact us. We have several resources available from being able to file a complaint to becoming an advocate yourself. We always welcome fresh views and new opinions from people, with a first-hand perspective.