Could someone help me find open access vector art for wheelchair accessibility symbols similar to the one in
this photo from a shop in Leipzig?
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posted by bleary
on Sep 26, 2012 -
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Things to do in San Francisco this weekend with somebody that can't walk very much?
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posted by TheTorns
on Sep 15, 2012 -
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Are there any grants available for public high schools to make their facilities (specifically the auditorium) handicapped and wheelchair-accessible? I've been told that there might be federal funds available for this purpose but I don't know where to start looking. We're in New Jersey, could there be
state funds for the same purpose?
posted by exhilaration
on Aug 24, 2012 -
6 answers
Have wheelchair, will travel. My husband and I want to see the world! He uses a (manual) wheelchair. What countries are the most wheelchair-friendly?
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posted by ninjakins
on Aug 1, 2012 -
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What are the best resources (forums, articles, etc.) for assembling lithium ion (specifically LiFePO4) battery systems for small electric vehicles (read: 12V)? My Google searches seem to only turn up shady battery company websites.
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posted by hwyengr
on Jul 31, 2012 -
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Thanks to a lead from a question I posted on
this mefi thread, I finally found the contraption I was looking for to help disabled people go hiking.
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posted by dthm42
on Apr 2, 2012 -
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Asking for a friend: Therapy options for a wheelchair-bound person in a tiny town in central Texas? (Skype or phone, maybe?)
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posted by Alterscape
on Nov 15, 2011 -
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Does anybody have any experience with or recommendations for camera tripods/mounts for individuals in wheelchairs?
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posted by davey_darling
on Sep 27, 2011 -
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Montreal: any experience with handicapped access to events in Place des festivals? I want to bring my daughter to the Arcade Fire show for her 13th birthday.
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posted by valleys
on Aug 14, 2011 -
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I love the outdoors but want to spend more time with someone in a wheelchair, any ideas for compromise?
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posted by faheypb
on Jul 21, 2011 -
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How can I emphatically persuade the drivers in my 'hood to not kill me with their automobiles? Also, help me (rubs hands wickedly) exact my revenge.
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posted by angrycat
on Jun 1, 2011 -
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I'm looking for a book that will give me a full and complete sense (down to the nitty-gritty) of what it's like to be paralyzed from the waist down and to live life in a wheelchair. I've looked at some very clinical manuals that do explain things, but the wording is very dry. I'm looking for an account that is more personal. I'm hoping some of you could suggest some good ones you have read.
posted by Sully
on May 25, 2011 -
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My friend & housemate has a big birthday weekend planned (London, Thursday – Monday). There's an itinerary, filled with lots of amazing things (spa days, aquarium, shows, etc.), but in the event that some of these places aren't wheelchair accessible, we need some back up events planned. What are some great places to go/see/party in London that are definitely wheelchair accessible, relatively easy to get to, and would be able to host a party of 3-8 people at the last minute with minimal hassle all around?
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posted by iamkimiam
on May 18, 2011 -
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I'm looking for a professional offroad driving facility in the UK that caters - well and without fuss - for disabled people and particularly for power-chair users.
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posted by vogel
on Feb 25, 2011 -
6 answers
What kind of wheel chair would work inside a home that is not built to be accessible?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 20, 2011 -
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Is there a such thing as a manual wheelchair that can be operated by foot? Such as seated-walking or pedalling, for someone who has somewhat working legs but has other reasons for being unable to walk?
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posted by happyturtle
on Jan 14, 2011 -
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Help me to not pluck my eyes out in my effort to find suitable Medigap insurance.
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posted by angrycat
on Oct 12, 2010 -
3 answers
Wheelchair accessible, affordable 2BR home or housing in Berkeley? Help me help my friend.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 7, 2010 -
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Is there anywhere that has reviews of wheelchairs, wheeled walkers, and other disability aids? I'm looking into purchasing a combination wheeled walker / transport wheelchair for myself, but I'm really overwhelmed.
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posted by happyturtle
on May 21, 2010 -
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I'm involved in the set-up of a public access space (in Manchester, England). While we have two ground-floor bathrooms, neither is wheelchair-accessible. Having spent no time in a wheelchair, nor time in a bathroom with a person in a wheelchair, I'd like to know a few things about making one of the bathrooms accessible...
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posted by davemee
on Sep 20, 2009 -
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Will anyone in San Francisco pick up medical equipment donations? I have a wheelchair, bedside commode, walker, and some other significant hardware that I'd like to donate, but I don't have a car. Does anyone know any org that will pick up?
posted by mrgrimm
on Aug 28, 2009 -
12 answers
My best friend has a broken leg from a car accident and is very depressed. Need activity suggestions and advice on how I can encourage her to comply with her doctor's orders to keep any weight off the leg and keep her immobilizer on.
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posted by anonymous
on May 21, 2009 -
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What are the repercussions for someone operating a wheelchair or motorized scooter who repeatedly runs into and/or injures others--accidentally or otherwise? Are the wheelchair-bound required to have insurance? Who pays for damages? Can restrictions be put on their speed or on the areas in which they're allowed to operate their wheelchairs? I'm seeking resources and/or detailed information for a research project and so far haven't had much luck.
posted by curiousindc
on Mar 11, 2009 -
8 answers
Can hotels charge more for handicap accessible rooms, and do they have to make these rooms available to handicapped individuals?
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posted by sirhensley
on Jan 16, 2009 -
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A distal fibula fracture will prevent me from bearing weight with my right leg for some six weeks. The E.R. sent me home with crutches, but I'm having such trouble with them (detailed within) that I'm thinking of asking for a wheelchair. Would anyone with wheelchair or crutch experience tell me whether these are abnormal and would improve in a wheelchair? Any other solutions?
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posted by d. z. wang
on Aug 3, 2008 -
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I'm working to transfer a person on oxygen from San Diego to Oregon. It's a long trip and this person is mostly wheelchair bound. Overexertion causes breathlessness and anxiety. We are trying to effect this ourselves and the oxygen is proving the most problematic. At 12 liter flow, getting enough oxygen is a major technical issue if moving by vehicle. We're talking a 3 day trip with a stop halfway in Watsonville for a day.
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posted by D-ten
on Dec 13, 2007 -
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Caretaker (mom) almost completely neglects her personal health and life goals to help chronically ill but stable (dad). Her health is now declining. How do I help her understand that she needs to take better care of herself?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 24, 2007 -
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GrandMaFilter: Grandma is coming to town. She can walk, but only about 100 feet. What's the most cost effective way to rent/acquire a wheelchair for 5 days in Seattle?
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posted by jeffamaphone
on Aug 27, 2007 -
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We would like to purchase a new
wheelchair for our father, who suffered from a stroke some years ago and can only control the right side of his body. Main criteria: one-arm drive (or can be otherwise operated with only right limbs), portable and lightweight.
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posted by leptin
on Mar 24, 2007 -
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Disabled travel. Direct flight from Dublin for one week in any direction. Wheelchair user. Five star hotel and interesting things to do. Can you help?
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posted by kairab
on Aug 15, 2006 -
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How hard is it for a mostly wheelchair bound person to get around Spain by train? Our party of 4 includes one wheelchair user (who can make short walks on prosthetic limbs if necessary) and three people with no mobility issues. We're trying to determine if we can travel by train among Madrid, Seville, Toledo, and Cordoba, or if we should rent a car. First-hand accounts would be particularly appreciated, and any other tips on accessibility issues in Spain are welcome as well.
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posted by yankeefog
on Mar 9, 2005 -
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