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Support Claire Making Accessibility Happen Every city wants your business. Let them know what you need and want in order to make that business happen. Here's what I sent to: City of Astoria - Mayor and City Council To the City of Astoria: The Astoria River Trail is a gem. A bit bumpy in places, … Continue reading Astoria River Trail
Support Claire I just didn’t see it coming. I knew since I was 18 that I had FSH muscular dystrophy. But I figured I was one of the lucky ones, able to walk and lift and smile with little difficulty. The thought of ever needing a wheelchair - pssh! - never crossed my mind. At … Continue reading And then the unimaginable happened
Support Claire Making Accessibility Happen Every city wants your business. Let them know what you need and want in order to make that business happen. Here's what I sent to: City of Scottsdale - Mayor and City CouncilScottsdale City Hall, 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 City of Scottsdale, Clean and scenic, indeed! And … Continue reading Rolling Right Along in Accessible Scottsdale
Support Claire Making Accessibility Happen Accessible travel for the disabled is becoming big business. Speak with your dollars, your vote, and your voice to let commerce know what's working, and what's not. Here's what I emailed to: Sunnylands 37977 Bob Hope DriveRancho Mirage, CA 92270Phone (760) 202 2222 Copy to: Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce, … Continue reading Lovely, Accessible Sunnylands
Support Claire My husband and I were delighted and impressed by Superintendent, David Smith's response to our visitor comments regarding accessibility at Joshua Tree National Park. Check it out: Dear Ms. Szabo-Cassella, Thank you for taking the time to reach out to me about your recent experience at the park. Although I am always grateful … Continue reading Joshua Tree National Park Plans ADA Upgrade
Support Claire Greetings, City Manager of Palm Springs, David Ready, This winter marks our third time to Palm Springs as snowbirds. The warm California sun is helpful for the physical and emotional aspects of living with muscular dystrophy, a neuromuscular condition that has impacted my strength and mobility. There are several places in the valley … Continue reading Ruth Hardy Park: ADA Action Request
Support Claire Making Accessibility Happen Every national park has a visitor comment form that you can pick up at the guard station or sometimes e-mail online. Sharing your experiences - positive or negative - makes a difference. Here's what I sent to: Superintendent, Chris Lehnertz P.O. Box 129 Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 My sincere thanks … Continue reading Seeing the Grand Canyon by Scooter
NOW SHOWING...Red Scooter Diaries, the documentary. View here: Support Claire Actively engaging with the world is essential for body and soul. Mine anyway. As someone living with FSH muscular dystrophy, getting out of the house, out of my head and into the world is as life-sustaining as breathing good, fresh air. Here's the rub: Mother … Continue reading Going Places
Support Claire Making Accessibility Happen Every national park has a visitor comment form that you can pick up at the guard station or e-mail online. Sharing your experiences - positive or negative - makes a difference. Here's what I sent to jotr_info@nps.gov Greetings, Superintendent of beautiful Joshua Tree National Park, Suggestions: As someone living with … Continue reading Joshua Tree National Park