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Public commenters cite accessibility gaps at Greek festival; committee discusses Douglas Preserve access
Summary
A committee member described difficulty reaching ADA toilets and viewing stages at a local Greek festival and urged stronger event standards. Separately, committee members raised Douglas Preserve trail access and requested staff follow-up on adding accessible parking and a maintained path.
During public comment at the Aug. 12 meeting of the Access Advisory Committee, residents raised accessibility problems at a privately organized Greek festival and discussed access barriers at Douglas Preserve.
A committee member said the festival provided two large ADA‑compliant portable toilets but located them far from the main activity across uneven terrain with long grass, making it difficult for people using wheelchairs, walkers or manual propulsion to reach them. The commenter also said there was no raised viewing…
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