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Wheelchair In A Crowd

9/17/2013

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Wheelchair in a crowd
        We have our huge annual community event coming up in 3 weeks. There can be up to 100,000 people in town on Saturday if the weather is good. Neighbors and friends generously invite me to go along. While I gratefully decline their offer, I take the opportunity to raise their awareness of what it's like to be in a huge, close crowd in a wheelchair.
        For whatever reason, I am invisible. People trip over me, run into me and ignore me as I yell 'Excuse Me' at the top of my lungs to get by. RARELY, someone may offer to let me slide in front of them so I can see. Usually, I get the look like I've got 3 heads and tentacle arms, but, they still just can't seem to move. The attached picture is a great representation of what it's like to be in a crowd with a wonderful twist!
        So, thank you friends, I have no desire to attend Fort Days this year.

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Linda Baver
9/17/2013 09:07:08 am

We just got back from a trip to Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum for their annual Old Car Festival. There were many people in wheelchairs there, which was wonderful. However, The Henry Ford goes all out to make everyone welcome. In fact, the one parking lot nearest to the entrance was closed to everyone but those with handicapped placards. It was nice to see young and old in wheelchairs and scooters and strollers, too, enjoying the event. I was thinking while we were there that more places like this should be more welcoming to everyone.

If you and Deb can get up there, they have the event once every year the weekend after Labor Day. There were over 700 old cars from the beginning to 1932. In June they have a show with cars from 1932 to the early 70s.

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Steven
9/18/2013 03:07:23 am

It is wonderful that event promoters utilize their venue to make everyone comfortable. A little thoughtful time up front is all it takes.
Thanks, Linda!

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Linda Baver
9/18/2013 03:41:46 am

The Henry Ford Museum has focused on the contributions of Thomas Edison with the Edison Complex in Greenfield Village. Many people may not realize that Thomas Edison had a severe hearing impairment. The Henry Ford has class. I renewed my annual membership a couple of weeks ago.

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