This letter was sent to members of NOTL council and a copy was submitted to The Lake Report for publication.

We have been regular visitors of your lovely town for the past 30 years and have always enjoyed what you have to offer with respect to arts, theatre, shopping and culinary experiences.

We read the March 30 article in The Lake Report (” ‘A single step is a closed door’ “), about the issue of accessibility to your commercial establishments highlighted by the experiences of Pamela Turner Smith.

It is indeed a shock to learn that 60 per cent of your establishments are inaccessible.

We wholeheartedly endorse the views expressed in the article about the need for ramps to address this situation, a solution that does not seem out of reach for a town like yours.

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a magnet for tourists from far and near, and given the numbers cited in the story it makes sense to address the accessibility issue for those with mobility challenges.

Not only to become an incisive and welcoming town for all, but also because it makes good economic sense not to exclude any potential visitors or shoppers.

We hope you will take action soon. There is time for you to address this for the coming summer season.

Jenny Gonzalez
Ralph Horne
Oakville