Letter: Much-needed laws vital to handicapped

Monday, April 10, 2000 | 9:14 a.m.

These handicapped parking spaces represent only one in every eight handicapped spaces. They are unique as they have an eight-foot diagonally marked area, permitting the lift to be lowered and the wheelchair to exit. SB338 also authorized a fine for parking in the diagonally marked area.

Unfortunately many taxpayer-funded facilities have ignored the laws of both our state and our nation. Among these are the Thomas & Mack Center and the Sawyer Building. Since 1994 I have personally been fighting for reasonable (and inexpensive) accommodations to be made for the handicapped. Some of our "victories" have actually been reversed by the recent renovations. This is particularly incredulous as we consulted with UNLV officials Terry Cottle, Rick Piccone, and the vice president of finance, resulting in significant progress at Sam Boyd Stadium.

If state of Nevada facilities will not enforce our laws, who will?

ED GOBEL

President, Council of Nevada Veterans Organizations

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