Blocked Wheelchair Access at Polling Place is a Clear Violation of the ADA

City Official Says Voter’s Ramp Complaint Is ‘Politically Motivated’

(WDEF)
March 9, 2012

TURTLETOWN, TENNESSEE– [Excerpt provided by Inclusion Daily Express] The votes are counted and the winners are known in yesterday’s election.

But not everyone got a chance to cast a ballot.

A disabled Polk county man says he couldn’t even get into his polling place, and he’s going to file suit.

Jack Collins of Turtletown says he’s never had the problem before — he arrived as his polling place and discovered a big obstacle for him and his wheel chair right outside the door.

He came back today to have another look at the ramp leading to the front door.

“I can’t go up the ramp . . . “

Collins cites the 20-year-old Americans With Disabilities Act.

Entire article:
Polk County Voter Angry About Wheel Chair Ramp
http://tinyurl.com/ide03091205a

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