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Why no elevator at Blaisdell Center?
My friends and I attended an event recently at the Blaisdell Center. She was wheeled in, due to a hammertoe procedure she had that day. Looking for an elevator to take her up to the balcony, we were told, “There is no elevator.”
She then proceeded to climb multiple flights of stairs, then down the same stairs after the performance. We noticed other disabled people with crutches and walkers, too.
How is this permissible when our nation has the Americans With Disabilities Act? My friend contacted Councilman Calvin Say, who responded immediately (on a weekend) and placed a request. I have submitted a request to Mayor Rick Blangiardi to address this travesty and discrimination against people with disabilities. I am told he is a man who gets things done. We hope so!
Valerie Chang
Wailupe Valley
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