. . . my email to the party organizers seems to have done the trick.  The response is a statement that they "might" be able to borrow a portable ramp,   and a question about doorway width.  Not perfect, but not bad either.   

 Last week I wrote about the not-accessible party we've been invited to.  I failed to mention another delightful tidbit, which is that the owner of the not-accessible house used to work for our state's protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities.

The sequence of events was that we received the invitation, I emailed to ask about ( Read more... )

Another post for Blog Against Disablism Day.

Our friend E is turning 60 next month, and some folks are organizing a birthday party for her.

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Last night 
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Every year BB's employer sponsors a 4-week "Wellness Challenge."  This is week 2.  I played along at home last time and it was fun so I'm doing it again.   The employees who want to participate form teams of 4 people each, and keep track of points in a little pamphlet.  You get points for things like eating fruits and veggies, getting 8 hours of ( Read more... )

. . . of bodies, disability and stuff, here's an article about a nifty new playground that is accessible to kids with all different kinds of disabilities.  There's a supposedly accessible playground here, but BB had trouble getting around in it when we took my lil cousins there.  The one in the article sounds a lot better.

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You Are 68% Femme and 32% Butch!

80 - 100% Femme - You're the girly girl of the century. Or Clay Aiken ( Read more... )