I spend a lot of time looking for accessible entrances. A lot. My only guide is that blue universal sign. Does it indicate exclusivity for wheelchair users? Not at all. Every one benefits from a step-less entry: delivery people, postal carriers, movers, paramedics,...
On a recent visit to a business I encountered a severe lack of access. The front entrance was easy to find with its lights and columns, as well as the steps, but there was no ramp in sight. So I looked in the obvious places and still no ramp. After further searching...
An article title caught my eye when I was exploring the Yahoo sports section. (I call it, “checking my scores.”) Read all about it, “The girl with the ‘zebra leg’ wows hog country,” written by Eric Adelson on September 17, 2012, a...
I attended a Mariners game here in Seattle with a friend, and we found ourselves in an interesting situation. I find it uncomfortable to sit in my wheelchair for too long, so I will often transfer to a seat when possible. In this case, there was a space for my...
On a recent trip to a diner in Seattle, a cheerful hostess stepped right up to me and asked, “How can I best help you?” This was wonderful to hear because, on a previous visit, I talked with that same hostess about the best way to greet wheelchair users...
Why did I have to risk falling over to access the lawn at a local college? Why is there a concrete barrier around the grass that prevents me from getting to the green commons in my wheelchair? Did any thought go into constructing the barrier? Was it thought to be a...
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