New courthouse lacks handicap-accessible parking

For residents who use wheelchairs, Rockville’s new District Court of Maryland could be nearly impossible to reach. Though there is parking at the courthouse for judges, there is no public parking, handicap-accessible or otherwise.

Kensington resident Brigette Woods, who uses a wheelchair, said she is concerned that if she has to go to the new courthouse at 191 E. Jefferson St., she won’t be able to get there because of the lack of handicap-accessible parking. After being frustrated by conversations with county and state officials, she said she is ready to sue.