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Tag: accessibility

  • In the Car
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Disabled Canadians: Discrimination at the Gas Pumps?

September 18, 2018 No Comments

After seeing this sign at a Shell Station in Washington state, I wondered if disabled Canadians were being discriminated against at the gas pumps. The “Disabled Canadians: Discrimination at the Gas Pumps?”

  • A Rheumful of Tips
  • Get in the Swim
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#508 – Architectually and Accessibly Speaking

November 6, 2016 4 Comments

As you may or may not know, this blog has recently been revived! Below is an excerpt from a Twitter conversation I had saved but “#508 – Architectually and Accessibly Speaking”

  • Celebrations
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Arthritis Gift Giving Ideas

December 5, 2014 No Comments

People who have one of the over one-hundred forms of arthritis often struggle to do things that more able-bodied people take for granted. This month “Arthritis Gift Giving Ideas”

  • A Rheumful of Tips
  • In the Car
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#439 – Gas and Ulnar Drift

April 2, 2013 4 Comments

Since I’m not always able to drive to Richmond to fill up at their wonderful full-serve gas stations and I’m not willing to be extorted “#439 – Gas and Ulnar Drift”

  • A Rheumful of Tips
  • In the Workplace
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#418 – Open for Business

March 5, 2013 4 Comments

If you run a brick and mortar business or service, here are some things to check on that will make a difference in the life “#418 – Open for Business”

  • A Rheumful of Tips
  • Out and About
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#296 – Locked Out!

July 11, 2012 4 Comments

I have been denied access to the handicapped washroom on two different occasions, at two different, internationally-recognized restaurants. In both cases, the handicapped washroom was “#296 – Locked Out!”

  • A Rheumful of Tips
  • Out and About
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#202 – Shelfish Room for Improvement

April 8, 2012 No Comments

Those of us who may move a little slower or struggle with mobility are familiar with the juggling act that takes place at the check-out “#202 – Shelfish Room for Improvement”

  • A Rheumful of Tips
  • Exercise
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#172 – The Dirty Down Low

March 9, 2012 No Comments

Some gyms have ’em, others don’t. The ones that “don’t” are doing a disservice to anyone who has trouble getting on or off the floor “#172 – The Dirty Down Low”

  • A Rheumful of Tips
  • Out and About
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#155 – Change It Back

February 21, 2012 2 Comments

If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember the coin tray that occupied space beside the cash register in your favourite corner store or café. Often, “#155 – Change It Back”

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