That's the response Aggie Brockman said she's been getting as she has continued to raise the issue of the federal building's inaccessibility.

A few simple steps into Fort Simpson's federal building may be easy to negotiate for some, but those with physical disabilities may have difficulty accessing postal services and mailboxes. - Derek Neary/NNSL photo

Brockman, executive director of the NWT Council for Persons with Disabilities, said she has contacted officials from Canada Post and the federal Public Works department over the past year.

"All government services should be accessible," she said.

The federal building, which houses the post office and the Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) office, was built in 1963.

The foundation of the building was stabilized in 2001 and the interior was renovated late last year, including lowering the counters in the post office.

However, the improvement does little good if those with disabilities can't get into the building, Brockman noted.

Russell Hislop, property manager for the Public Works and Services in Yellowknife, declined to discuss possible upgrades to the building. He said his department is currently preparing its budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

"We're certainly looking into it but I really don't have any comment at this time," Hislop said Monday.

"It's definitely on the agenda, that's about all I can say."

Tom Corrigan of Public Works in Edmonton told the Drum Tuesday he would inquire about the accessibility issue, but did not have an answer by deadline.