I didn't even bother to read the whole thing... right away, this is a matter of gross refusal to comly with the ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act. By law, they need to have provsions to get him to the top of the stairs. If they don't have either a ramp or an elevator, then the proceedings muct be held on the first level where the victim was able to attend. At the very least, if they won't provide the other accomadations, they would have to provide a strong man or two to safely carry him up those steps. I see a lwasuit in the making