Our column last Monday urged people to just relax and deal with the snow, which rubbed some readers the wrong way, particularly those who can’t just hopscotch over a snow bank or an icy stretch of sidewalk. Lene Andersen, who uses a wheelchair for mobility, says getting around in winter weather is a big problem when sidewalks are covered with snow and snow banks block access to the street. “Tell that to somebody who has to go to dialysis and can’t get through due to snow. For many people with disabilities, as well as many seniors, uncleared snow means that you don’t get to use a particular sidewalk. “Even if the sidewalks are cleared, once the snow plow comes around, a pile of snow will be pushed into the curb cut.

Source: thestar February 24, 2019 21:11 UTC