A dance theater in Denver has installed a chair lift to access the stage after a Denver city councilman, who uses a wheelchair, was unable to access the stage ahead of a debate in February.
On Feb. 13, District 10 Councilman Chris Hinds arrived at the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Performing Arts Complex in Five Points for a Denver City Council debate. He was then told there wasn't a ramp or lift to get him onto the stage.
Hinds, who said he is close to 200 pounds and the chair is an additional 400 pounds, said the initial idea to lift him onto the stage in the chair was"crazy." The next idea was to have Hinds hoist himself up onto the stage and then to lift the wheelchair up separately. Ultimately, event organizers decided the best idea was to move the debate onto the floor in front of the stage so Hinds could participate.
On Tuesday afternoon, those plans were released in an email update from the dance theater from Robinson.In addition, he said the theater reviewed and updated its website for greater accessibility and renovated its online ticketing information to highlight seating that is wheelchair accessible.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
May in Denver: A 'friendly and adventurous' weather monthThe weather will stay warm for the start of May. But we’re also heading into severe weather season. See what to expect in this deep dive into May’s “friendly and adventurous” weather personality.
Read more »
Annette | The 100 Best Denver Restaurants We Can't Live Without | WestwordLocated in Stanley Marketplace, Annette is a beautiful restaurant flooded with light and dotted with natural elements that make the room feel sophisticated, not stark. Chef/owner Caroline Glover, a 2022 James Beard Award winner, cooks seasonal ingredients over a wood-fired...
Read more »
Denver weather: Warm and dry day with sunny blue skiesFew clouds are expected Monday as warm weather settles in across Denver and Colorado’s high plains bringing sunny blue skies and night low temperatures above freezing, according to the Nation…
Read more »
The Best May the 4th Events in Denver This WeekHere are seven Sith-free events to celebrate Star Wars Day in Denver.
Read more »
Ten Things to Do for Free in Denver (and Beyond) This WeekMay is here, bringing celebrations of Chicano murals and Star Wars, as well as outdoor markets and more.
Read more »