Harold – I have encountered the problem rarely – and almost inevitably at a University or very senior corporate setting. It set me to thinking… that the issue was largely a matter of ego and not physical disability. Especially when I noticed that those who were actually physically disabled quickly found a work around – well before I could do anything. After all it was a world they lived in and negotiated every day. In most cases they just asked for help. But I did find myself using words of invitation when it came time to write their issues: “Grab a piece of paper and write your issue shortly. If your ego and arthritis permit, just get down on the floor. If you need some help, ask for it.” Works every time.
ho Winter Address 7808 River Falls Dr. Potomac, MD 20854 301-365-2093 Summer Address 189 Beaucauire Ave Camden, ME 04843 207 763-3261 Websites www.openspaceworld.com www.ho-image.com From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Harold Shinsato via OSList Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 12:28 AM To: OSLIST Subject: [OSList] Accessibility concerns about bending down to pick up paper/pens In the many OST's I've participated in or helped open myself, I've encountered this complaint about having to bend over to pick up the pens and the papers in only two instances. Both of which were Universities. In both cases, the leading edge of the complaint seemed to have to do with women's dresses, but I also heard something about being "able" prejudiced. The first University chose to put some tables outside the circle with some papers and markers. The second one is thinking they will wheel in a table after the opening into the center, which seems energetically disruptive. Have others encountered this? How did you deal with it? Thanks! Harold -- Harold Shinsato har...@shinsato.com http://shinsato.com twitter: @hajush <http://twitter.com/hajush>
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