[TheForge] NJ Fairgrounds - Attn: Phlip

[Saint Phlip]

On 2/28/07, Grover Richardson <grover.richardson at gtri.gatech.edu> wrote:
>
> Actually, think I have dining tables scoped, if people can deal with
> picnic tables. Maybe build a couple set up for wheelchair access.
>
> Brother in a wheel chair.  Just put the table up on concrete blocks.

That works, but I kinda think it might be more fun for those in chairs
if they had a table they could sit at, where they sit with everyone
else. I've seen a couple nice designs, and they wouldn't be any more
difficult eo make than a regular table.

> By the way, since his becoming chair bound I have found out just what a 1/2"
> bump in the road means.  Uneven ground, even for a powered chair is a
> disaster.  Wet ground even worse.

Yeah, understood. Ground I'm thinking of is pretty level, and is
travelled by a fair number of people in chairs and scooters. And,
there's a place reasonably nearby to rent scooters.

Though I am not one to limit access to
> anyone, IMHO, if someone wishes to attend an event (particularly an outdoor
> one) with special needs, they need to say so up front in a letter or email.
> Then, if possible, the things that would be interesting to them could
> possibly (possibly) be placed either together or maybe in an area with
> better access.  With a timely heads up, changes may be made with little cost
> for the change, because plans are not yet etched in stone.  If a contingent
> of 20 arrive unexpectedly at the door on a wet morning, all hell breaks
> loose (just speaking metaphorically folks<G>).

Yep, agreed- altyhough nowadays, some of the more aggressive chair
people get mad if you make accomodations that they don't like ;-O
Myself, I kinda think accomodations need to be made at both ends. But,
incidently, the place I'm thinking of has facilities for both ABs and
crips.

> Also, wherever he goes, usually either his wife or I am there to help.
> Still, I can only dig him out of so big a hole all by myself<G>.
>
> All the best

Yeah, but you gotta figure with 500 or so blacksmiths around, someone
would give a hand ;-)

-- 
Saint Phlip

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