Naugatuck High School Senior Makes a Big Difference

Emily Bottinick, a 17-year-old Naugatuck High School student, has truly made a difference that will improve the lives of future students who utilize a wheelchair.

Emily, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, recently made an impression on the committee overseeing the $81 million Naugatuck High School renovation project, according to the Republican-American’s Paul Singley.

Emily has expressed concerns about a lack of handicap accessibility at the high school, and committee members agreed to install doors that are power-assisted with push-button access at four locations in the building, and additional sidewalk ramps, the Rep-Am reports.

The committee made the changes after Emily Bottinick, and her parents raised some concerns and Emily’s father, Andy, addressed the committee.

There is no definitive price tag for the work, but overall the project is expected to come in at a $4 million surplus, the Rep-Am reports.

Read the full Rep-Am story here.

Correction: The original post stated that Emily personally spoke before the committee, but it in fact was her father, Andy, who addressed the committee.