[Access] Accessibility at the auction

[d. maria]

How about a few braille programs & a "deaf interpreter" (signer) for 
the live auction?  Adelka Shawn & Marina McIntire are professionals.  
dm
On Jan 17, 2008, at 12:22 PM, Lucinda Pitcairn wrote:

> Sue,
>
> Concerning accessibility at the auction:
>
> There should be "an access aisle at least 36 in clear between parallel
> edges of tables or between a wall and the table edges"
>  (according to ADA regulations for tables in restaurants).
>
> Are there hearing-assistive devices for the sound system and a cordless
> mic (more than few of our members have hearing loss)?
>
> Will there be someone at the door to help the visually impaired find
> their way?
>
> Will special activities/events that are wheelchair-accessible and up 
> for
> auction be identified as such? (I missed out on some activities in the
> past because I assumed they were at places that were not accessible and
> later found that they were.)
>
> Will there be a place to put walkers so they don't block aisles?
>
> Are bathrooms ADA wheelchair accessible? and are all doorways at least
> 32" wide?
>
> Are thresholds no more than 3/4" high?
>
> Will hallways be kept clear, ie, no extra chairs or other equipment
> stored there making for too narrow (less than 36") a passage?
>
> Sue, this list is by no means exhaustive--there are undoubtedly things
> I've overlooked.  If you would like me to visit the church to check
> things out, I'd be happy to do so. Just let me know.
>
> And thanks for your willingness to make the auction as accessible as
> possible.
>
> Cindy
>
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