Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Stories about making accessibility a priority?

[Sharon Villines (sharon]

On 2/20/04 4:00 PM, "Laura Beck" <laurabeck [at] ecovillage.ithaca.ny.us> wrote:

> Any stories you may have about your common house design in particular
> and accessibility in your community in general would be so appreciated.

I think it might help to ask specific questions about specific accessibility
issues that are in question. The range of issues is very great and trying to
address them so broadly will mean that many will just not respond.

One thing I'm very thankful for is that my magic pram, a Silver Cross
acquired after many night hours on eBay competing with fierce bidders, can
be used with such ease because our property is completely accessible to
those on wheels. Perhaps half the units are up some stairs but all the
public spaces are accessible. Until I had the pram, I never realized how
important this is. All our babies love it and napping two year olds can be
wheeled around with ease.

Accessibility is really for everyone at all ages.

Sharon
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Sharon Villines
Takoma Village Cohousing, Washington DC
http://www.takomavillage.org

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