[nfb-talk] [nabs-l] House Said to Remove Hall Clutter

[Wm. Ritchhart]

La,

Based on the timing of the article, I do not think the author was
talking about anybody but blind people.  Were it May or June or whenever
it is that the Pan-disability group hits Washington to do it's annual
Congressional meetings, then I would agree with you.

I agree that for a person in a wheel chair, the furniture in the halls
could make for a more challenging environment.  Still, most of the folks
I know in wheel chairs can see.  they just navigate around the
obstacles.  Your situation is different and more complex.  

I do not deny that the furniture is annoying and certainly can be
frustrating.  I just think it is something we as blind people can
manage.      


William
 

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Excuse this diversion but don't you think the people referred to in the 
action might not be blind persons but rather people with other
disabilities? 
Try navigating a hallway with a wheelchair when there is all kinds of
junk 
standing around.  This is exacerbated if the person is also blind.  (Me
in 
other words...) My point is that the ruling may not be made for blind 
citizens only.
--le

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After reading all of the postings in this string, I think Joseph is
correct.  I would also like to clarify a few things.

The reason for all the furniture in the halls is that the session has
just started.  Every year when we arrive on the hill, the Congress has
just completed the annual move process.  Congressional Offices are
awarded by seniority.  So the longer you have been in the Congress, the
better your office.

The article also had one big error.  The furniture is not auctioned.
Once all moves are done, the unwanted furniture is taken to storage and
cleaned and inspected.  furniture that is damaged beyond practical
repair may be auctioned.  Generally it sits in the government warehouse
until some Government office needs it.  I learned this in 1995 when the
huge party switch brought in lots of new Congressmen.  I asked what
happened to all the furniture in the halls.

Now I do not have the greatest mobility skills.  But I think we are able
to get around the furniture if we try.  I also think it's very important
for the Congress to see all kinds of blind people with all levels of
ability.  It shows both where some of us have gotten and where some of
us still need to get.  It helps us to make our points.


William


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Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 5:44 PM
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Joseph, again I say that your points are well taken. However, while
diversity is certainly a universal truth, there are certain conformities

where the social niceties are concerned that we must adhere to if we're
ever
going to get anywhere. I'm speaking of basic things like manners,
personal
hygiene and respect for others.

You and I agree more than not. It's just this one point on which we
differ.


RyanO

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