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From: Cindy T (cindy_t25![]() |
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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:54:39 -0700 (PDT) |
I too am happy to see the issue of disabilities raised here. My disability has nothing to do with stairs, walkways, doors, etc. As a result I am almost never able to find adequate accommodation, and basically have little hope of finding a suitable, affordable co-housing community. I was injured by formaldehyde exposure in my former job and as a result have lost the ability to tolerate that and various other chemicals. In the U.S. formaldehyde is commonly present in building materials at levels not allowed in other countries, like the E.U. For example, it's in manufactured wood products, like cabinets, carpets and other flooring, paint, caulk, adhesives, sealers, insulation, pesticides (which also have other serious problems), etc. It surprises me to find that even communities advertised as green do not commit to using non-toxic construction materials. I was able to have built a 1400 sq.ft. house free of formaldehyde and most other toxins for under $200,000 in Arizona, so it doesn't seem cost prohibitive. Cindy T _________________________________________________________________ In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_realtime_042008
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Re: Everyone Has a Disability - "Universal" Design Addresses that Cindy T, March 26 2008
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