Several parts of the Capitol complex are a navigational nightmare for people with disabilities, including dangerous ramps, inaccessible bathrooms and a wide range of other barriers that fail to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act standards, according to a new report.
Investigators with the congressional Office of Compliance found 154 “barriers to access” on the outsides of the Cannon, Longworth, and Rayburn office buildings, with 84 of them considered a safety risk for those with disabilities. One example of a safety risk is a curb ramp – the small slope connecting the road and the sidewalk that cuts through a curb – that is too steep, which can flip wheelchairs backwards or sideways. Another example is a protruding object, such as a low-hanging tree branch, that can damage the face.
via politico.com