tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post2891260774383511631..comments2024-03-19T07:36:33.915-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: Photo OpDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-42604377791088074222010-01-25T16:11:36.549-05:002010-01-25T16:11:36.549-05:00As the organiser of this event we are so lucky to ...As the organiser of this event we are so lucky to have someone as conscientious as Ginny. She is amazing! Can't wait to meet you guys!<br />SandieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-81363358723137872332010-01-13T14:20:28.528-05:002010-01-13T14:20:28.528-05:00Thanks Joe!
I will look into this and I hope to s...Thanks Joe!<br /><br />I will look into this and I hope to see you and Dave in February.<br /><br />LaurieLaurienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-89067958973936989552010-01-13T12:47:52.470-05:002010-01-13T12:47:52.470-05:00Correction: Someone once sent you a picture of a ...Correction: Someone once sent you a picture of a bathroom before. Me! Okay, it wasn't quite a "bathroom" per se. It was an accessible outdoor toilet. But did it have bars? I didn't check! (Next time!) :)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527926041729913404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-29093876375848447292010-01-13T05:24:24.712-05:002010-01-13T05:24:24.712-05:00'I used to worry about being a bother, I don&#...'I used to worry about being a bother, I don't any more. Wanting to be able to use the washroom in a hotel room ISN'T a bother, it's a RIGHT.'<br />My friend was talking about what to say when she phoned up the council about our snow and ice covered street not being gritted. I suggested to her that she mentions that she has a disability- otherwise they won't get what the issue is because we can see lots of people walking around outside. She said, 'I don't want to be one of those disabled people who is always asking for stuff'. Breaks my heart to hear it- that after all that work to accept our own differences, we have this shame to deal with.<br />I wish I could learn, and teach, how to stop worrying about being a bother. Ooh this self esteem stuff is challenging!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-87125138352313699192010-01-12T20:25:59.598-05:002010-01-12T20:25:59.598-05:00Hi Laurie,
Dave's presenting for Gateway Asso...Hi Laurie,<br /><br />Dave's presenting for Gateway Assoc. for Community Living. Our contact is Ginny Burwash at 780-454-0701, x227. The date is Saturday, February 6, 2010. JoeDave Hingsburgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-323580887659409792010-01-12T18:24:01.149-05:002010-01-12T18:24:01.149-05:00Who are you presenting to in Edmonton? I live jus...Who are you presenting to in Edmonton? I live just outside of Edmonton and would love to hear you speak again in person.Laurienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-53281297426829155302010-01-12T12:46:59.201-05:002010-01-12T12:46:59.201-05:00I am able-bodied, and once had to spend several un...I am able-bodied, and once had to spend several unplanned nights in a hotel (volcano eruption prevented our flying home). Our first rooms were unacceptable as there was a strong smell of cigarette, and we were traveling with an infant with breathing problems.<br />They gave us the only other connecting rooms available, and mine was an accessible room. I think you would have been happy. Tall toilet and bars, ride-in shower, huge room with plenty of open space for rolling around.<br /><br />Back on topic, how wonderful to have such a considerate hostess!AkMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-1176790333576521842010-01-12T12:37:38.975-05:002010-01-12T12:37:38.975-05:00I have loads of photos of toilets on my camera- I ...I have loads of photos of toilets on my camera- I always think I must look a bit odd taking them, but it's so important.<br /><br />Over here in Scotland, we're creating a map of accessible toilets(http://www.weedayout.com/), but instead of using the "accessibility standards" we're using real disabled people's experience. <br /><br />One thing that always bugs me is when there's no mirror. It seems superficial, but why wouldn't disabled people care how they look?enablescotlandhttp://www.enable.org.uk/blogs/news_blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-86240233512521947132010-01-12T10:27:54.417-05:002010-01-12T10:27:54.417-05:00What a wonderfully considerate host.What a wonderfully considerate host.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-22657221012086698352010-01-12T09:09:06.770-05:002010-01-12T09:09:06.770-05:00Every else you can work around (apart from no acce...Every else you can work around (apart from no access at all and that happens). The bathroom is definitely the key. <br />There's so many different interpretations of accessible that I now take my own collapsible commode chair when I travel for peace of mind. <br />Lots of enlightened places post pics of bathrooms for that reason.<br /><br />How brilliant to feel so well considered. Def with you on this one.<br /><br />Heather<br />:O)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114470051285093104noreply@blogger.com