[sudo-discuss] [omni-building] [omni-discuss] Accessibility Liaison?

[Laura Turiano]

I would like to know who said that, Ryan, so that we can have a 
conversation with them about their attitude.

Laura

On 4/19/15 8:09 PM, Ryan wrote:
> The consistent reaction I've gotten from the community at large is "We 
> don't actually care about people with chemical sensitivities and would 
> actively block any attempts to make the space more accessible to those 
> with respiratory problems who are 'asking too much.'"
>
> So, it might be best to be honest with her, rather than pretend like 
> the Omni is actually going to actively work to be accessible.
>
> Sorry if this sounds pessimistic, but eh.
>
> On Sun, Apr 19, 2015 at 8:06 PM, niki <niki.shelley at gmail.com 
> <mailto:niki.shelley at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     Hello friends,
>
>     Someone came in today who was very concerned with our efforts to
>     make our space truly accessible - she was particularly concerned
>     with building improvements and the impact on those with chemical
>     sensitivities. She was also concerned with the sound system at
>     today's event as there were some issues w/it that made it
>     difficult for people to hear.
>
>     She asked us to not use any materials that will inhibit those with
>     chemical sensitivities from accessing the space and to create
>     communication around our accessibility and needs.
>
>     She asked to see our plan for how we will do this. We don't have
>     this scoped out currently and I'm wondering if someone would be
>     willing to take on the task of researching this issue and making
>     recommendations to the building Working Group as well as drawing
>     up a basic outline for providing greater accessibility.
>
>     Can someone volunteer for this?
>
>     xo
>
>     N
>
>
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