Details:November Featured Discussion: Ski Slopes with Handrails — Wisconsin's Steep Ramp Problem
Join Independence First for our monthly Learn & Advocate Lunch Series, a virtual lunchtime discussion exploring important issues in disability rights, accessibility, independent living, and community inclusion.
This November, we're taking a closer look at a serious accessibility concern affecting Wisconsin homeowners and people with disabilities: dangerously steep residential wheelchair ramps.
A wheelchair ramp is supposed to provide safe, accessible entry to a home, but what happens when a ramp is improperly designed or installed? Poorly constructed ramps can create serious safety hazards, potentially putting wheelchair users and others with mobility disabilities at risk.
Join Cassandra Potter and Dan Zepp from Access Elevator for a discussion about why so many Wisconsin homes have dangerously steep ramps, how consumers can recognize and protect themselves from predatory practices, and what can be done to advocate for stronger accessibility standards.
Whether you use a wheelchair, support someone with mobility needs, or simply care about making Wisconsin homes safer and more accessible, this discussion offers an opportunity to learn about an important issue affecting independent living.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 12–1 p.m. Central Time
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Presenters:
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Cassandra Potter, Access Elevator
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Dan Zepp, Access Elevator
How to Join
This event takes place virtually on Zoom.
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/4eYpc6B
Meeting ID: 834 6995 4745
Passcode: 541827
Questions and Accommodations
For more information or to request disability-related reasonable accommodations, please contact:
Brian Peters
Email: bpeters@independencefirst.org
About the Learn & Advocate Lunch Series
Independence First's Learn & Advocate Lunch Series brings people together on the second Thursday of every month, from noon to 1 p.m., for virtual conversations about issues affecting people with disabilities and their communities.
Each session explores topics related to disability rights, accessibility, independent living, and community inclusion, helping participants stay informed and engaged in advocacy.