Navigating Accessibility
The Less Than Helpful Honda Center
As my wife and I continue to navigate the challenges of her progressing disability, we learn that basic functions can result in humiliation.
“May all of your nightmares be horrific.”
– Alice Cooper
The evening got off to a shaky start as my wife, Nicole, and I began our evening at the Garden Walk in Anaheim. We were parked in a handicapped spot, on the same level as the mall’s street entrance, but a few steps separated the garage from the shopping center. The elevator that was supposed to be available to bypass the stairs was marked “Out of Order” and a search of the surrounding area provided no alternative. With considerable effort, Nicole was able to get out of her wheelchair and navigate the obstacle, but a person with greater challenges would have been denied access. It is surprising that a building constructed after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act was not required to include a ramp in its design.
After dinner, we made a short trip to the Honda Center to attend the Freaks on Parade concert. This experience got off to a good start with smooth access to the disabled parking areas. As we…
