Letters to the Editor West Prince Graphic
January 21, 2009
So what!
These are two words than can make a bold statement. I certainly found this out in a recent situation I encountered.I recently started working for a young adult who is confined to a wheelchair. I have sure learned the challenges that face people who use wheelchairs or who have any sort of disability. We take so many things for granted that are easy for us, but not so easy for others. Since it is winter our outings are limited as the weather plays a large role in what we do. We like to visit the library and CAP site that are located in the Tignish Initiatives building quite often. Last week we made notice that the handicapped parking space needed some attention. We brought this concern to management. We again visited the next day, with still no change in the parking area and ramp. We again asked if it could be looked at.
I was greeted by the CEO of Tignish Initiatives and requested to go outside to discuss my problem. Well, after explaining our issue I was surprised at her response. I might add that the person who is in the wheelchair and needs to access this parking lot heard our conversation while she was still in the building, as well as did other people, and was very upset.
I am still trying to figure out why our concerns warranted this kind of response. This building houses many government offices so I would presume it should be able to be assessed by everyone and who should also feel safe in doing so.
I am also still trying to explain the CEO’s response to the person I work with but I still do not have an explanation for her.
Delaney Waterford
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