METRO JOINS

INAUGURAL COMMITTEE

IN EXCLUDING

THE DISABLED

Transit Officials Warn Disabled:

"Stay Home!!"

The outrages continue as the inauguration approaches. Now Metro officials are saying disabled Americans should not try to attend the events. They are making no special arrangements to accomodate the disabled, in direct violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Even worse, MetroAccess service for the disabled will be canceled in areas closed for the ceremonies, according to The Washington Post. It's outrageous. I had expected President-elect Barack Obama to intercede on behalf of the disabled, but there has been no such announcement yet.