tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post8784082751140413860..comments2024-03-19T07:36:33.915-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: Elmo, Grouchland and MeDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-60923557662379745682011-09-22T03:47:03.763-04:002011-09-22T03:47:03.763-04:00We love Elmo so much!We love Elmo so much!Elmo party favorshttp://birthdayparty-favors.com/elmo-party-favors-create-a-cute-and-cuddly-kids-birthday-celebrationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-14662235463407602822011-09-18T22:32:56.089-04:002011-09-18T22:32:56.089-04:00I know, I cant help but to think how easy it would...I know, I cant help but to think how easy it would be to find a solution...I see many areas where a ramp could be put in and it would in no way take away from the buildings historicalness (not sure if that is a word, lol) It bothers me...If they put in a ramp and made things more accessible, so many more people could enjoy it! But sadly, it seems many people just don't care until something like that affects THEM directly!JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16040699928110444013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-59204374814568102822011-09-18T12:38:43.876-04:002011-09-18T12:38:43.876-04:00Jenny, I've gone into historic buildings where...Jenny, I've gone into historic buildings where they quickly install a portable ramp over stairs. It's still cumbersome, but it shows willing. I don't know why your employer wouldn't think of that, a very simple solution. Even so, I must say 'good on you' for raising the issue - many would have stayed silent fearing reprimands or reproaches from employers.Dave Hingsburgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-63319257695342023742011-09-18T12:30:22.826-04:002011-09-18T12:30:22.826-04:00I recently have begun to think more about accessib...I recently have begun to think more about accessibility, not just because my daughter has Down syndrome, but because I use a big jogging stroller with her. I've realized how many places lack ramps, or wide aisles, or reasonable access. I'm glad the movie theater has a ramp now, and I'm glad Ruby got to see her movie alongside you.Education: Exploring Online Learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01081392219158709629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-13079617976059526252011-09-18T11:51:56.247-04:002011-09-18T11:51:56.247-04:00I never thought of people with disabilities and wh...I never thought of people with disabilities and what they face on a daily basis until my son was born with Down syndrome almost two years ago...It was then my eyes were opened for the first time.<br />This post hit me because I work at a Hotel on a Resort at the Ranch I live on. It was built in the early 1900's...We do not have ramps for people in wheel chairs...I never noticed this before until one day last year while working I noticed a man in a wheel chair in the Hotel...He needed to leave and there was no way for him to get out. He sat in the hall waiting for help, for people strong enough to carry him down. My head hung in shame as I watched our cooks stop what they were doing to come assist him. I was angry, why the hell didn't we have ramps?? I was saddened at the thought that perhaps that was a humiliating experience for that man...Having to sit there and wait...<br />I brought the issue up to Management...After all I would say more that 90% of our customers are older people who would benefit from a ramp being there...I was told because it was an Historical building they would never put a ramp in. End of story.<br />The funny thing is the owner is nearing 80yrs old...I have to wonder if he ever ends up needing to be in a wheel chair how he will feel when he cant even get into his own God damn Hotel!<br />BTW...Love this blog!JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16040699928110444013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-20555099022274776282011-09-18T08:08:19.356-04:002011-09-18T08:08:19.356-04:00Sounds like an award winning day!! Two great lesso...Sounds like an award winning day!! Two great lessons rolled into a day with Ruby!!<br />SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com