I was hanging out in the bar with a bunch of folks at SDS last June. One of the party innocently asked, “What do you guys think about the new access symbol business?” Even dead sober I couldn’t help but go on a rant. I knew I had been thinking about how I didn’t like […]
Has anyone noticed that the newly promoted, active accessibility symbol looks a lot like Good Willy? […]
Yes, it has drawbacks—many, but this wheelchair mover is the most comfortable off-road conveyance I’ve tried. OK, it wouldn’t fit in my van. It needs somebody energetic to push it. Nonetheless, I love the simplicity of this design. I tried it out at the Petaluma Rivertown Revival event when the maker, David at di Falco […]
Sometimes I get struck. I compulsively want to create something I’ve imagined.It happened yesterday. A friend was having a party. The invitation said it was a potluck. Down the winding, curvy road of cooking mania lead me to Bittman’s How to Cook Everything and his recipe for cornbread. A major plus was his recommendation to […]
Whew. I think I might have been in the presence of a decent vehicle that can transport a power wheelchair. Other than light rail (the best and easiest) the MV-1 is purpose built to meet and exceed ADA standards. I’ve been following their story for the past couple of years, hoping they would succeed. They […]