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Students urge board to fix long‑standing wheelchair lift, add ramps and ADA doors
Summary
Students and staff told the board an accessibility walk documented barriers that keep wheelchair users from participating in choir, theater and clubs and asked the board to prioritize repairs including a nonworking PA wheelchair lift, ramps to classrooms and ADA door buttons.
Students and staff urged the Birmingham Community Charter High District board to prioritize repairs after an accessibility walk documented obstacles that limit participation for students who use wheelchairs.
Stephanie, an education specialist and case manager, said students sent emails and met with Mr. Bennett before presenting to the board. “PA wheelchair lift, which has been out of service for many years, preventing students…
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