So I try to be positive, but I am so tired of the New York City Public Schools insisting that they don't have money for accessibility. In a $16 billion capital budget they have $75 million for accessibility. 5%, for anyone who isn't a math person.
This week the PTA at my typical son's school is having movie night in the auditorium. But the auditorium is two double flights up. It takes two guys to get there - one to pull the wheelchair up and down and another to stand on the 20 minute line, carrying my son, on the school steps to be allowed to sign in. I could scream. But instead I will be providing snacks for the PTA to sell while we stay home. The school performances are hard enough. Schlepping up and down to see the 1979 Muppet Movie is too much to ask.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
The Lago Mar
Our very favorite resort is the Lago Mar in Ft. Lauderdale. www.lagomar.com
There are lots of reasons to love it, but the thing that makes us able to appreciate all it has to offer is that it is super accessible and never feels like they had to retrofit. The corridors are plenty wide. There is nowhere that we can't get to easily with a wheelchair. There are lots of automatic doors and elevators. They have a beach wheelchair that is waiting for us whenever we need it.
The suite has plenty of room to move around. It is spacious, beautifully furnished, and comfortable. We had the view of the ocean and loved watching the boats come and go.
The resort has a lagoon pool and a lap pool. The lap pool is always in the sun, so it is a little warmer. Both are easy to get in and out of carrying my 45 pound son. The bathroom by the pool has a door that swings 180 degrees and a huge stall, big enough for two grown-ups and a kid to make changing easy.
They have a putting course, the big chess board, shuffle board, a playground in the sand, table tennis, real tennis, and hammocks to lie under the palm trees. There is a lovely spa and a a gift shop that is my husband's go to holiday gift spot.
Food includes the main restaurant, a pool bar with my personal favorite - the Asian Chicken Salad (I ate at least one everyday), a beach grille, the soda shop, the bar and of course, room service.
The main restaurant, Acquario, is dressy in the evening, but welcoming to children. The food is fresh and delicious. The restaurant has lots of room around the tables. You never feel like you have to maneuver to get to the table. The bathroom near the restaurant has an accessible stall that is really big. We easily have room for the chair, my son and I. The bathroom is also beautiful.
Most importantly, the staff at the hotel is great. We see the same people working there time and again, as this was our 4th visit. They are gracious and friendly, helpful and kind. They go out of their way to make our vacation truly relaxing and wonderful.
There are lots of reasons to love it, but the thing that makes us able to appreciate all it has to offer is that it is super accessible and never feels like they had to retrofit. The corridors are plenty wide. There is nowhere that we can't get to easily with a wheelchair. There are lots of automatic doors and elevators. They have a beach wheelchair that is waiting for us whenever we need it.
The suite has plenty of room to move around. It is spacious, beautifully furnished, and comfortable. We had the view of the ocean and loved watching the boats come and go.
The resort has a lagoon pool and a lap pool. The lap pool is always in the sun, so it is a little warmer. Both are easy to get in and out of carrying my 45 pound son. The bathroom by the pool has a door that swings 180 degrees and a huge stall, big enough for two grown-ups and a kid to make changing easy.
They have a putting course, the big chess board, shuffle board, a playground in the sand, table tennis, real tennis, and hammocks to lie under the palm trees. There is a lovely spa and a a gift shop that is my husband's go to holiday gift spot.
Food includes the main restaurant, a pool bar with my personal favorite - the Asian Chicken Salad (I ate at least one everyday), a beach grille, the soda shop, the bar and of course, room service.
The main restaurant, Acquario, is dressy in the evening, but welcoming to children. The food is fresh and delicious. The restaurant has lots of room around the tables. You never feel like you have to maneuver to get to the table. The bathroom near the restaurant has an accessible stall that is really big. We easily have room for the chair, my son and I. The bathroom is also beautiful.
Most importantly, the staff at the hotel is great. We see the same people working there time and again, as this was our 4th visit. They are gracious and friendly, helpful and kind. They go out of their way to make our vacation truly relaxing and wonderful.
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