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Teacher urges board to accelerate ADA bathroom and doorway upgrades at Northbrook Junior High
Summary
A Northbrook Junior High teacher told the board that current bathroom and doorway configurations create safety and independence barriers for students with significant disabilities and asked the district to prioritize full ADA-compliant renovations, ventilation fixes and automatic door openers.
Charity Davis, who identified herself as a foundational teacher at Northbrook Junior High, addressed the board during visitor comments to press for expedited accessibility upgrades at the junior high. Davis said bathrooms in the building are not large enough to safely maneuver a power wheelchair and lack adequate ventilation; she pointed to visible door damage as evidence that passage is difficult and said the doorway…
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