Broken Clay

SideStix Sports Crutch

http://sidestix.com/ SideStix™ is the first shock absorbent sports crutch with attachable ‘feet’ for a variety of terrains. It has been designed by Sarah Doherty and Kerith Perreur-Lloyd. SideStix promotes healthy, active, adventurous exploration of the...

Published Sat, Nov 28 2009 8:50 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: exercise/sports, disability

The travel industry is maturing, too

From the Montreal Gazette, The travel industry is maturing, too: The result of all the consultations? Larger seats (”we learned that people on average put on (one kilogram) a year after a certain age,” said Dewar); full-size stand-up lavatories...

Published Sat, Nov 28 2009 12:57 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: accessibility, travel

Trails Accessibility Minimum Guidelines in the USA

Re-posted from TourWatch: On December 3, the National Network of ADA Centers will host a webinar covering the Draft Final Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas recently released by the U.S. Access Board. There is a period of public comment...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 9:58 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: exercise/sports, accessibility, travel

It’s Coming…

Location Date Local Time Description COMMERCE CITY, CO, US 11/30/2009 2:18 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN SALINA, KS, US 11/30/2009 7:06 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN 11/30/2009 6:16 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN KANSAS CITY, KS, US 11/30/2009 2:36 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN KANSAS CITY, KS,...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 3:53 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: exercise/sports

It’s Here!

The dog was terrified, and kept trying to climb into my lap, shaking, while we were putting on the wheels. And of course, since it’s here, it’s 18 degrees F outside. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 01 2009 10:54 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: exercise/sports

This Bathroom Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us

Or: Nature Abhors a Vacuum Seen in the restroom at my hair stylist: Apparently some decor-happy business owner saw a big empty space and decided it needed filling. Tip: that big empty space is there for a reason. Luckily that thing was lightweight and...

Published Sat, Dec 05 2009 6:45 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: accessibility

PHAMALy actor Roucis tapped for Ed Zwick film

From today’s Denver Post: If you’ve known local actor Lucy Roucis for any appreciable amount of time, you’ve likely heard her popular stand-up routine on the pros and cons of Parkinson’s disease. You know the bit: “Pro: Mixing...

Published Sun, Dec 06 2009 9:24 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: disability, music/theatre

WISE launches!

I’ve been working on a satellite called WISE (Widefield Infrared Survey Explorer) for the past several years. My husband and I were given the opportunity to attend the launch as guests. I figured that I might never get the chance to see another...

Published Tue, Dec 15 2009 7:54 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: aerospace

Another Reason to Ask for an Accessible Hotel Room

Who knew? Mr. Buckler finishes off his routine with 20 to 30 minutes of brisk cardio. When he is in a gym, he uses a stationary bike, stair stepper or treadmill. When he is on the road or at the race track, he goes for a run outside or for a ride on his...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 7:23 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: accessibility, travel

Chris’ Triathlons

Chris, at It’s All About Me, writes about his first two triathlons: My First Try at a Tri Triathlon #2 Lesson two was learned when getting out of the pool. I told the guys on my support team that I would climb onto the deck and then they can grab...

Published Sun, Dec 27 2009 8:45 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: exercise/sports, disability

Insurance may pay for your wheelchair, unless you need it to go someplace

Haddayr Copley-Woods’ commentary hits it out of the ball park: The people making decisions that will affect our day-to-day lives are people like Missouri’s junior Democratic senator, Claire McCaskill — who said a few months ago that...

Published Wed, Dec 30 2009 11:00 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: wheelchair use, disability

People in the Sky

I saw the International Space Station yesterday. I was driving home at about 6 pm. The sky was clear. As I headed west, I saw what I first assumed to be a plane, but it was long and skinny, almost like a lighted dragonfly. It wasn’t moving as fast...

Published Mon, Jan 11 2010 10:41 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: aerospace

No Room at the Opera

We went to the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD showing of Der Rosenkavalier on Saturday, and it was the last straw. Never mind able-bodied people sitting in the wheelchair accessible seating; there were at easily double the number of wheelchair and walker...

Published Mon, Jan 11 2010 5:54 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: accessibility, music/theatre

Disabled worshippers struggle to find home in pews

From Forbes: Years after federal law required accommodations for the disabled, separation of church and state means houses of worship remain largely beyond the law’s reach. State laws and denominational measures meant to take up the slack are tricky...

Published Fri, Jan 15 2010 2:30 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: accessibility, religion

Commencement and Accessibility – the Cheese Stands Alone

Because it is, believe it or not, time to start thinking about hotel rooms and plane tickets for college graduation, I’ve been looking into how various universities handle commencement seating for guests with disabilities. (Interestingly, while...

Published Mon, Jan 18 2010 11:18 AM by brokenclay.org/journal