Re: [OSList] Accessibility concerns about bending down to pick up paper/pens

2016-08-18 Thread Bhavesh Patel via OSList
Maybe they solved it themselves? A few pillows for knees in the middle? A few trays to lean on to write? On 19 August 2016 at 07:27, Harold Shinsato via OSList < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > In the many OST's I've participated in or helped open myself, I've > encountered this comp

Re: [OSList] Accessibility concerns about bending down to pick up paper/pens

2016-08-18 Thread Christine Whitney Sanchez via OSList
I once opened the space for a municipal gathering that was focused on preventing elder abuse, co-sponsored by a police department and the Area Agency on Aging. They did a wonderful job of inviting elders from the community and offering transportation and other supports to help them to get to th

Re: [OSList] Accessibility concerns about bending down to pick up paper/pens

2016-08-18 Thread Lisa Heft - via OSList
Hi, Harold. “For anyone whose body does not work like this, I (my assistant) will be walking around the (outside of the) circle with paper and markers.” I say this every time. It’s standard, as I try to practice inclusivity by practicing inclusive language. I only set up sign-making tables afte

[OSList] Accessibility concerns about bending down to pick up paper/pens

2016-08-18 Thread Harold Shinsato via OSList
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 d

Re: [OSList] Opening Space for Victims of Domestic Violence

2016-08-18 Thread Lucas Cioffi via OSList
Thank you Ágota, and Chris. Birgitt, thank you for your questions, I will attempt to answer them here... I've been thinking about this more, and I'm leaning away from suggesting any specific organizing format (even OST) to my relatives. Instead the weekend will be all about opening space natural

Re: [OSList] Working with the Open Space Institute U.S.

2016-08-18 Thread Harold Shinsato via OSList
Speaking for myself, it sounds like a great edit, even if it changes the link url. I suspect the board will like it too (again speaking for myself). Thank you! Harold Shinsato @hajush http://shinsato.com Sent from a phone with tiny screen. On Aug 18, 2016 6:09 PM, "Birgitt Williams" wrote: > H

Re: [OSList] Working with the Open Space Institute U.S.

2016-08-18 Thread Birgitt Williams via OSList
Hi Harold, I can imagine the work that this took. I recall way back in 1996 having hopes like this for what the OSIUS might do. In keeping with today's environment, I am wondering if it is possible to change the word 'working' to 'partnering with' or something to communicate co-operation/collaborat

[OSList] Working with the Open Space Institute U.S.

2016-08-18 Thread Harold Shinsato via OSList
Dear OSList, At the monthly Open Space Institute U.S. board meeting today we completed our work on some guidelines for working with the institute. We've been drafting this document for months, and it's definitely a living document so it will continue to change and evolve. But hopefully it wil

Re: [OSList] Opening Space for Victims of Domestic Violence

2016-08-18 Thread Chris Corrigan via OSList
While I have opened space for victims of domestic violence with a specific theme around that issue, it's also important to remember that there is a good chance that in every Open Space we have all ever done, there have been victims of domestic violence as participants. Chris ___ CHR

Re: [OSList] Opening Space for Victims of Domestic Violence

2016-08-18 Thread Birgitt Williams via OSList
Hi Lucas, I would appreciate more information from you. What is it that you are wanting? Are you having an OST meeting of some sort? What is the theme? And who are you thinking of inviting? Is it a small OST to assist the relatives to sort out the issues and opportunities to take into consideration

[OSList] Opening Space for Victims of Domestic Violence

2016-08-18 Thread Lucas Cioffi via OSList
Hi Folks, Has anyone open space for victims of domestic violence? What are the special considerations that should be taken into account? My relatives in upstate NY about 100 miles from New York City are considering turning their bed & breakfast into a retreat for about 6 women and their children