by Margaret Sharp, Hamilton
To County Commissioners:
I have asked for several years why there are no handicap doors on the First Interstate Building at Fairgrounds. It is not in the budget. Monies earned by Fairgrounds activities is turned into commissioners and they have not approved doors. Is it not used by many groups all year around? Does it not fall under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
I have to wait by the doors and ask people to please hold the door open for me. I have asked if it would be possible to be dropped off at the West Gate during Fair and given a ride on one of the 4-wheelers to buildings so I can work. Times could be set up ahead with the office.
Handicap parking is across the street from the Main Gate and is rough going over the area to the street, then going across the street to the building to work. That is along dirt and for someone with a walker, some of us do not have a person with us to help.
I have gone to and participated in Fair, and worked in a number of volunteer areas for many years here. I feel that I can no longer be a part of the Fair, which makes me sad.
Many elderly, vets and handicapped are not being provided for.