[Accessibility_sig] Making A Statement with Sculpture:AccessDenied.

[Hardy, Richard]

If the spacing is less than 28 inches it does not pass ADA compliance
(in the US), but really if it is less than 30 inches a lot of
individuals in wheelchairs are going to have problems.

Cobblestones, brick walkways, and pebble poured walkways are a major
pain in the butt for a wheelchair. Between the bumpy ride and the front
wheels getting jammed in crevices, they can be very hazardous.

And what's worse are the sidewalk ramps with the raised dimples, geez I
hate those things.

Jess

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Moore, Michael wrote:

> The second image suggests that the spacing between the auto barricades
> is too narrow for a wheel chair to pass.

I thought that what the artist was implying too, but it's got plenty of
room.

> Additionally, cobblestone
> walkways, such as the one in the photo can be difficult to travel over
> with wheel chairs.

I guess I should have called this one brick, rather than cobblestone.
I agree, but this one still looks pretty flat. I'd have ditched the
second picture and just left the first. It's a much stronger image. I
guess artists need editors, too. *grin*

James

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