Advocates tell Arlington Disability Commission Cherrydale Library needs upgrades to make program loft accessible

Aug 5, 2026

Citizens for Cherrydale Library and the Cherrydale Citizens Association urged the Disability Advisory Commission to press the county to allow inspections and fund upgrades so people using wheelchairs can access program spaces at Cherrydale Library.

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Greg Embry, secretary of Citizens for Cherrydale Library, told the Disability Advisory Commission the group hired Marion Enterprises to inspect Cherrydale Library and estimate costs to make the building fully ADA compliant, particularly to provide access to the loft where programs are held.

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