Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Physical accessibility and neighborhood walkways

[Elizabeth Stevenson (tamgoddess]

I have sent this off to a disabled activist I know. I'll let you know if she
knows of anything helpful you might use.

-- 
Liz Stevenson
(who misses Ithaca especially at this time of year, sigh)
Southside Park Cohousing
Sacramento, California
tamgoddess [at] comcast.net
> From: Laura Beck <laurabeck [at] ecovillage.ithaca.ny.us>
> Reply-To: cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org
> Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 10:36:32 -0400
> To: cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org
> Subject: [C-L]_Physical accessibility and neighborhood walkways
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> Our Aging and Accessibility Committee is doing some research into appropriate
> and affordable walkway surfaces to achieve better accessibility for
> wheelchairs and individuals with limited physical mobility.  As an Ecovillage,
> we currently have gravel pathways for purposes of eliminating impervious cover
> and affordability.  These wreak havoc particularly during our harsh winters
> here, as you can never shovel down far enough to remove the ice.
> 
> We are wondering what other communities have done in the way of walkways to
> better acommodate accessibility needs.  It would really be wonderful if any of
> you have ideas that meet both the needs of accessibiliy and environmental
> sustainability.  Thanks for your help!
> 
> Laura Beck
> Ecovillage at Ithaca
> 
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