In the beginning, I tried to find a pretty way to tell the ugly truth. Maybe it took yards of red tape, doors slamming in my face, and annoyed, unconcerned faces staring back at me to realize the seriousness of the problem. Few people cared or took time to listen, because the idea wasn't popular or it was too costly to stop production in this fast-paced society. I'm certain this reception is not uncommon to a lot of people feeling the same way I do. It is disgusting, pompous, merciless, and unacceptable to ignore anyone's right to equal housing.
Most people are free to climb stairs or walk across a parking lot.
We step into our homes after a hard day's work, kick back, relax and enjoy our surroundings with our families and loved ones. To people with physical challenges, however, the simple tasks of everyday life represent struggles and effort. Many people with physical disabilities have little independence. Some live in hospitals because they have no place to go. Others reside with relatives in makeshift situations not accommodated to special requirements for everyday living.