French paralympians are angered by the lack of TV coverage here in France, not giving their compatriots a chance to see their efforts in this important sporting arena. They feel it is a reflection of the status of disabled people here. I can see this disregard every day here in Varen where we have a Mairie up many difficult steps. There is a move to alter the office downstairs. The building was held up when an old skeleton was found in the basement but that was quite a while ago. There is also a Library and information office up steps again making it impossible for anyone with walking difficulties. Twenty five years ago I worked in a Public Library and campaigned for a ramp exactly for reasons such as this. We achieved that ramp and most public buildings in England are now wheelchair friendly
Think about your public buildings here now in town and village and I bet many are inaccessible to handicapped people.
