Although I have virtually no knowledge regarding
handicap access to buildings, I am curious to the
status of "grandfather clauses" in regards to the
issue.

--- Jane Duong <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Listers,
>
> I am on the board of a museum at my alma mater. We
> have been cited by the
> Organization for Civil Rights for not having an
> elevator. They sent us a
> notice, giving us one year to either get an elevator
> or move the lower level
> exhibition elsewhere.  I am concerned that this is
> the fist step to shutting
> down the museum.
>
> We have been working with the University for the
> last two years to get an
> elevator. We have the plans but no funding. After
> Sept. 11, we were notified
> by one of the administrators that the elevator
> project will be put on hold
> indefinately. The University is private and I don't
> believe that they have
> any money.  The elevator and related construction
> would cost 800K.
>
> This list is huge, so I would appreciate any insight
> and or commments on the
> subject from any one who has had experience with a
> similar situation.
>
> Jane Duong
> [log in to unmask]
> AIM:Yelofuzzz
> "Life is Like a Cookie!"
>
>
>
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Brad Holderman
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8158 Winter Gardens Blvd. #24
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