Monday, February 11, 2008

Tribune's Unique View of Access

The Tribune couldn't plug the city's new Access Guide without simultaneously plugging the baseball stadium it owns:
Chicago is offering a new free guide for visitors with disabilities called "Easy Access Chicago." Basic visitor information for city attractions like Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Wrigley Field and the Sears Tower are all in the guide...
But what does the Access Guide itself have to say about the Tribune's "sacred garden?"
Wrigley Field cannot hope to match the level of accessibility of Chicago’s other stadiums. There are very few wheelchair seats so fans need to purchase tickets well in advance....
Meanwhile, here's what the Access Guide has to say about that Southside stadium the Tribune prefers not to mention:
U.S. Cellular Field was designed to accommodate the needs of all baseball fans. Staff members also get special training. Discounts for persons with disabilities are available for weekday games.
--Keith Makenas

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