Wheelchair Accessibility in the Pit Area

Adrian O

5/15/12

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Wheelchair Accessibility in the Pit Area

I believe people in wheelchairs should have their own section of the pit at a concert.  One reason I believe this is because if people in wheelchairs go into the pit with other people they won’t be able to see and could get seriously hurt. If they had their own section they would be able to see and have fun without getting hurt to bad.

People in lighter chairs could crowd surf while people in the heavier chairs could make circle pits.

They should also make the stage accessible so that people in wheelchairs could be invited to be on stage. The backstage area should also be accessible so that they can buy backstage passes without hesitation. They also won’t make their friend feel bad because they can go backstage with them. This would give people in chairs an experenice they would never forget and they will be able to share with others.

Smaller venues should have elevated levels so they can see if they don’t want to be in the pit. The elevated level would help the people viewpoint of the stage. This will help because they will be able to see the performer instead of being blocked by people. Elevated level would make the buyer happy knowing that no matter where the event is held they will be able to enjoy the show.

This is my issue I believe their should be a special section of the pit for people in wheelchairs. They should make the stage accessible for the people in wheelchairs can go on stage and to the backstage area. They should also make elevated levels for the smaller venues so that people can enjoy the show.

“Under those provisions, noncomplying new construction and alterations constructed or altered after the effective date of the applicable ADA requirements and before March 15, 2012 shall, before March 15, 2012, be made accessible in accordance with either the 1991 Standards, UFAS, or the 2010 Standards. Noncomplying new construction and alterations constructed or altered after the effective date of the applicable ADA requirements and before March 15, 2012, shall, on or after March 15, 2012 be made accessible in accordance with the 2010 Standards”.

This means before or after March fifteen all venues will have floor accessible floor seats.

Works Cited

US Department of Justice.“2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design” ada.gov. Web. September 15, 2010. June 17, 2012