Archive: September 2009
Closing…
My school in Nigeria, Deutsche Schule Lagos, has closed due to lack of students. Now that the capital has moved to Abuja, Deutsche Schule Abuja has become Deutsche Schule Nigeria.
I’ve heard that my school in Korea, Seoul American Middle School, will be no more if the U.S. garrison at Yongsan moves to Pyeongtaek.
Strange to outlive [...]
Cross-Training
Today, for the first time, I did two workouts back to back, like you’re supposed to when training for a triathlon.
I went for a handcycle ride, then hopped in my wheelchair and took off again. Wow, what a surprise! First, my center of gravity was now way too high–I felt like I was going to [...]
Seattle Center Rep Parking
Steven J Patrick provides two excellent posts on the proposed changes in accessible parking at The Seattle Center:
We Hold This Crap to be Self-Evident
and
The Seattle Center/Seattle Rep Parking Grab: Proving That Crap DOES Flow UPhill…
Patrick has clearly been paying attention and enumerates the reasons for accessible parking eloquently.
Family breathes new life into old way station
If you’re headed to Yosemite on Highway 120, be sure to stop at Priest Station, newly re-opened by our friends, the Ankers – according to Steven Anker, accessibility is “top notch”:
For most travelers, the route to Priest Station involves a long and winding path up Highway 120. Once they reach the top, they are relieved [...]
Disabled passengers free to fly alone on Virgin Blue
Disabled passengers will be able to fly without a carer on Virgin Blue Airlines after the carrier announced major changes to its travel criteria.
The changes, to come into force on Thursday night, mean some passengers with special needs will have the choice of travelling independently.
Equality campaigners have welcomed the move, with Disability Discrimination Commissioner Graeme [...]
Looking at the Spacecraft
The WISE spacecraft. Software and attitude control teams looking on.
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