Accessibility issues flagged at new stadium

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Officials say some improvements will have to be made at Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field after a recent tour put a spotlight on issues of poor accessibility.

The brand new stadium built for the Pan Am Games and Hamilton Tiger-Cats has been reviewed by the city’s advisory committee for persons with disabilities who found some carpeted areas obstructed mobility devices, wheelchair accessible washrooms had handles on the hinge-side of the door, and other issues.

Committee member Terri Wallis says there are also concerns about visibility, particularly with markings to help people with limited vision.  Wallis says she has been told by city staff that many of these issues will be resolved following the Pan Am Games.