There was no checklist or formal literature for Cheap Elevator

Posted by beranter on December 3rd, 2015

“There was no checklist or formal literature for Cheap Elevator audio-visual and mental grading,” Quick said. “We went off the responses we received.” The survey had over 50 respondents, said Isabella Kres-Nash ’18, another coordinator.

Karla Ganley ’16, a facilitator of the event, said the group chose the Main Green for its high foot-traffic and variety of buildings, including residence halls, classrooms and administrative buildings.Quick said that the main purpose of the event was to facilitate a “stronger push from the student population” with regard to University policies on disability.

Accessing Sayles Hall in particular proved very difficult, Quick said. Students were required to access a ramp from the back, where they were then confronted with trashcans and stacks of chairs, she said. Once inside, the students were unable to find the elevator. The building received a D, she added.

University Hall received a D overall as well. Coordinator Jamie Ramerez ’16 pointed out that while University Hall was clearly accessible from the outside, the Elevator Manufacturer President’s Office required students with disabilities to navigate an additional flight of stairs. “This limits their ability to voice their opinions,” he said.